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17  package org.apache.commons.imaging.formats.gif;
18  
19  /**
20   * Describes the disposal of a GIF frame when rendering the animation. Frames that aren't disposed can show through transparent pixels of coming frames. This
21   * allows new layers to contain just the part of the animation that changes.
22   */
23  public enum DisposalMethod {
24  
25      /**
26       * Typically used for a full-size non-transparent frame that will be replaced by another.
27       */
28      UNSPECIFIED,
29  
30      /**
31       * The next frame should be rendered on top of this frame.
32       */
33      DO_NOT_DISPOSE,
34  
35      /**
36       * Dispose the frame and restore the background.
37       */
38      RESTORE_TO_BACKGROUND,
39  
40      /**
41       * Dispose the frame and restore the previous undisposed frame.
42       */
43      RESTORE_TO_PREVIOUS,
44  
45      /**
46       * Unused method 1.
47       */
48      TO_BE_DEFINED_1,
49  
50      /**
51       * Unused method 2.
52       */
53      TO_BE_DEFINED_2,
54  
55      /**
56       * Unused method 3.
57       */
58      TO_BE_DEFINED_3,
59  
60      /**
61       * Unused method 4.
62       */
63      TO_BE_DEFINED_4
64  }