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package com.l2jserver.gameserver;

/**
 * Interface for managers of list of instances.
 * @author fordfrog
 */
public interface InstanceListManager
{
	/**
	 * Loads instances with their data from persistent format.<br>
	 * This method has no side effect as calling methods of another instance manager.
	 */
	void loadInstances();
	
	/**
	 * For each loaded instance, updates references to related instances.
	 */
	void updateReferences();
	
	/**
	 * Activates instances so their setup is performed.
	 */
	void activateInstances();
}