/*
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    Copyright (C) 2013 Open Ephys

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*/

#ifndef __MESSAGECENTER_H_2695FC38__
#define __MESSAGECENTER_H_2695FC38__


#include "../../JuceLibraryCode/JuceHeader.h"

/**

  Allows the application to display messages to the user.

  The MessageCenter is located along the bottom left of the application window.

  @see UIComponent

*/

class MessageCenter : public Component,
    public ActionListener

{
public:
    MessageCenter();
    ~MessageCenter();

    /** Draws the message center.*/
    void paint(Graphics& g);

private:

    /** A JUCE label used to display message text. */
    ScopedPointer<Label> messageDisplayArea;

    /** Called when the boundaries of the MessageCenter are changed. */
    void resized();

    /** Called when a new message is received. */
    void actionListenerCallback(const String& message);

    /** The background color (changes to yellow when a new message arrives). */
    Colour messageBackground;

};



#endif  // __MESSAGECENTER_H_2695FC38__