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* Copyright (c) 2009-2018, Peter Abeles. All Rights Reserved.
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package org.ejml.interfaces.decomposition;
import org.ejml.data.Matrix;
/**
* Decomposition for sparse matrices. For direct solvers the structure often needs to be determined first. This
* interface provides the capability to lock that structure in place and speed up future calculations.
*
* @param
*/
public interface DecompositionSparseInterface extends
DecompositionInterface
{
/**
* Save results from structural analysis step. This can reduce computations if a matrix with the exactly same
* non-zero pattern is decomposed in the future. If a matrix has yet to be processed then the structure of
* the next matrix is saved. If a matrix has already been processed then the structure of the most recently
* processed matrix will be saved.
*/
void setStructureLocked( boolean lock );
/**
* Checks to see if the structure is locked.
* @return true if locked or false if not locked.
*/
boolean isStructureLocked();
}