Package ghidra.program.model.data

# Class CompositeDataTypeImpl

java.lang.Object
ghidra.program.model.data.AbstractDataType
ghidra.program.model.data.DataTypeImpl
ghidra.program.model.data.GenericDataType
ghidra.program.model.data.CompositeDataTypeImpl

All Implemented Interfaces:
  `Composite`, `CompositeInternal`, `DataType`

Direct Known Subclasses:
  `StructureDataType`, `UnionDataType`

public abstract class CompositeDataTypeImpl extends GenericDataType implements CompositeInternal
Common implementation methods for structure and union

- ## Nested Class Summary

  ## Nested classes/interfaces inherited from interface ghidra.program.model.data.CompositeInternal

  `CompositeInternal.ComponentComparator, CompositeInternal.OffsetComparator, CompositeInternal.OrdinalComparator`

- ## Field Summary

  Fields
  Modifier and Type
  Field
  Description
  `protected int`
  `minimumAlignment`
  `protected int`
  `packing`

  ### Fields inherited from class ghidra.program.model.data.DataTypeImpl

  `defaultSettings`

  ### Fields inherited from class ghidra.program.model.data.AbstractDataType

  `categoryPath, dataMgr, name`

  ### Fields inherited from interface ghidra.program.model.data.CompositeInternal

  `ALIGN_NAME, DEFAULT_ALIGNMENT, DEFAULT_PACKING, DEFAULT_PACKING_NAME, DISABLED_PACKING_NAME, MACHINE_ALIGNMENT, NO_PACKING, PACKING_NAME`

  ### Fields inherited from interface ghidra.program.model.data.DataType

  `CONFLICT_SUFFIX, DEFAULT, NO_LAST_CHANGE_TIME, NO_SOURCE_SYNC_TIME, TYPEDEF_ATTRIBUTE_PREFIX, TYPEDEF_ATTRIBUTE_SUFFIX, VOID`

- ## Method Summary

  Modifier and Type
  Method
  Description
  `final DataTypeComponent`
  `add(DataType dataType)`
  Adds a new datatype to the end of this composite.
  `final DataTypeComponent`
  `add(DataType dataType, int length)`
  Adds a new datatype to the end of this composite.
  `final DataTypeComponent`
  `add(DataType dataType, String fieldName, String comment)`
  Adds a new datatype to the end of this composite.
  `protected void`
  `checkAncestry(DataType dataType)`
  This method throws an exception if the indicated data type is an ancestor of this data type.
  `void`
  `dataTypeNameChanged(DataType dt, String oldName)`
  Informs this datatype that its name has changed from the indicated old name.
  `final int`
  `getAlignedLength()`
  Get the aligned-length of this datatype as a number of 8-bit bytes.
  `abstract int`
  `getAlignment()`
  Gets the alignment to be used when aligning this datatype within another datatype.
  `AlignmentType`
  `getAlignmentType()`
  `String`
  `getDescription()`
  Get a String briefly describing this DataType.
  `int`
  `getExplicitMinimumAlignment()`
  Get the explicit minimum alignment setting for this Composite which contributes to the actual computed alignment value (see `Composite.getAlignment()`.
  `int`
  `getExplicitPackingValue()`
  Gets the current packing value (typically a power of 2).
  `String`
  `getMnemonic(Settings settings)`
  Get the mnemonic for this DataType.
  `protected final int`
  `getNonPackedAlignment()`
  `PackingType`
  `getPackingType()`
  `protected int`
  `getPreferredComponentLength(DataType dataType, int length)`
  Get the preferred length for a new component.
  `protected int`
  `getPreferredComponentLength(DataType dataType, int length, int maxLength)`
  Get the preferred length for a new component.
  `int`
  `getStoredMinimumAlignment()`
  Get the minimum alignment setting for this Composite which contributes to the actual computed alignment value (see `Composite.getAlignment()`.
  `int`
  `getStoredPackingValue()`
  Gets the current packing value (typically a power of 2).
  `Object`
  `getValue(MemBuffer buf, Settings settings, int length)`
  Returns the interpreted data value as an instance of the `advertised value class`.
  `abstract boolean`
  `hasLanguageDependantLength()`
  Indicates if the length of this data-type is determined based upon the `DataOrganization` obtained from the associated `DataTypeManager`.
  `final DataTypeComponent`
  `insert(int ordinal, DataType dataType)`
  Inserts a new datatype at the specified ordinal position in this composite.
  `final DataTypeComponent`
  `insert(int ordinal, DataType dataType, int length)`
  Inserts a new datatype at the specified ordinal position in this composite.
  `final boolean`
  `isNotYetDefined()`
  Determine if this composite should be treated as undefined.
  `boolean`
  `isPartOf(DataType dataTypeOfInterest)`
  Check if a data type is part of this data type.
  `final void`
  `repack()`
  Updates packed composite to any changes in the data organization.
  `abstract boolean`
  `repack(boolean notify)`
  Repack components within this composite based on the current packing, alignment and `DataOrganization` settings.
  `void`
  `setDescription(String desc)`
  Sets a String briefly describing this DataType.
  `void`
  `setExplicitMinimumAlignment(int minimumAlignment)`
  Sets this data type's explicit minimum alignment (positive value).
  `void`
  `setExplicitPackingValue(int packingValue)`
  Sets the pack value for this composite (positive value, usually a power of 2).
  `void`
  `setName(String name)`
  Sets the name of the datatype
  `void`
  `setPackingEnabled(boolean enabled)`
  Sets whether this data type's internal components are currently packed.
  `void`
  `setToDefaultAligned()`
  Sets this data type's alignment to its default alignment.
  `void`
  `setToDefaultPacking()`
  Enables default packing behavior.
  `void`
  `setToMachineAligned()`
  Sets this data type's minimum alignment to the machine alignment which is specified by `DataOrganization.getMachineAlignment()`.
  `void`
  `setValue(MemBuffer buf, Settings settings, int length, Object value)`
  `String`
  `toString()`
  `protected boolean`
  `updateBitFieldDataType(DataTypeComponentImpl bitfieldComponent, DataType oldDt, DataType newDt)`
  Handle replacement of datatype which may impact bitfield datatype.
  `protected DataType`
  `validateDataType(DataType dataType)`
  This method throws an exception if the indicated data type is not a valid data type for a component of this composite data type.

  ### Methods inherited from class ghidra.program.model.data.GenericDataType

  `setCategoryPath, setNameAndCategory`

  ### Methods inherited from class ghidra.program.model.data.DataTypeImpl

  `addParent, equals, getDefaultSettings, getLastChangeTime, getLastChangeTimeInSourceArchive, getParents, getPathName, getSettingsDefinitions, getSourceArchive, getUniversalID, getValueClass, hashCode, notifyAlignmentChanged, notifyDeleted, notifyNameChanged, notifyParents, notifyReplaced, notifySizeChanged, removeParent, replaceWith, setLastChangeTime, setLastChangeTimeInSourceArchive, setSourceArchive`

  ### Methods inherited from class ghidra.program.model.data.AbstractDataType

  `dataTypeAlignmentChanged, dataTypeDeleted, dataTypeReplaced, dataTypeSizeChanged, dependsOn, encodeRepresentation, encodeValue, getCategoryPath, getDataOrganization, getDataOrganization, getDataTypeManager, getDataTypePath, getDefaultAbbreviatedLabelPrefix, getDefaultLabelPrefix, getDefaultLabelPrefix, getDefaultOffcutLabelPrefix, getDisplayName, getDocs, getName, getTypeDefSettingsDefinitions, isDeleted, isEncodable, isZeroLength`

  ### Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

  `clone, finalize, getClass, notify, notifyAll, wait, wait, wait`

  ### Methods inherited from interface ghidra.program.model.data.Composite

  `add, addBitField, align, dataTypeAlignmentChanged, delete, delete, getComponent, getComponents, getDefinedComponents, getNumComponents, getNumDefinedComponents, hasDefaultPacking, hasExplicitMinimumAlignment, hasExplicitPackingValue, insert, isDefaultAligned, isMachineAligned, isPackingEnabled, pack`

  ### Methods inherited from interface ghidra.program.model.data.DataType

  `addParent, clone, copy, dataTypeDeleted, dataTypeReplaced, dataTypeSizeChanged, dependsOn, encodeRepresentation, encodeValue, getCategoryPath, getDataOrganization, getDataTypeManager, getDataTypePath, getDefaultAbbreviatedLabelPrefix, getDefaultLabelPrefix, getDefaultLabelPrefix, getDefaultOffcutLabelPrefix, getDefaultSettings, getDisplayName, getDocs, getLastChangeTime, getLastChangeTimeInSourceArchive, getLength, getName, getParents, getPathName, getRepresentation, getSettingsDefinitions, getSourceArchive, getTypeDefSettingsDefinitions, getUniversalID, getValueClass, isDeleted, isEncodable, isEquivalent, isZeroLength, removeParent, replaceWith, setCategoryPath, setLastChangeTime, setLastChangeTimeInSourceArchive, setNameAndCategory, setSourceArchive`

- ## Field Details

  - ### minimumAlignment

    protected int minimumAlignment

  - ### packing

    protected int packing

- ## Method Details

  - ### getAlignedLength

    public final int getAlignedLength()
    Description copied from interface: `DataType`
    Get the aligned-length of this datatype as a number of 8-bit bytes.

    For primitive datatypes this is equivalent to the C/C++ "sizeof" operation within source code and should be used when determining `Array` element length or component sizing for a `Composite`. For `Pointer`, `Composite` and `Array` types this will return the same value as `DataType.getLength()`.

    Example: For x86 32-bit gcc an 80-bit `long double` `raw data length` of 10-bytes will fit within a floating point register while its `aligned-length` of 12-bytes is used by the gcc compiler for data/array/component allocations to maintain alignment (i.e., `sizeof(long double)` ).

    NOTE: Other than the `VoidDataType`, no datatype should ever return 0, even if `DataType.isZeroLength()`, and only `Dynamic` / `FactoryDataType` / `FunctionDefinition` datatypes should return -1. If `DataType.isZeroLength()` is true a length of 1 should be returned.

    Specified by:
      `getAlignedLength` in interface `DataType`
    Overrides:
      `getAlignedLength` in class `DataTypeImpl`
    Returns:
      byte length of binary encoding.

  - ### getStoredPackingValue

    public int getStoredPackingValue()
    Description copied from interface: `CompositeInternal`
    Gets the current packing value (typically a power of 2). Other special values which may be returned include 0 and -1.
    Specified by:
      `getStoredPackingValue` in interface `CompositeInternal`
    Returns:
      the current positive packing value, 0 or -1.

  - ### getStoredMinimumAlignment

    public int getStoredMinimumAlignment()
    Description copied from interface: `CompositeInternal`
    Get the minimum alignment setting for this Composite which contributes to the actual computed alignment value (see `Composite.getAlignment()`.
    Specified by:
      `getStoredMinimumAlignment` in interface `CompositeInternal`
    Returns:
      the minimum alignment setting for this Composite or a reserved value to indicate either `CompositeInternal.DEFAULT_ALIGNMENT` or `CompositeInternal.MACHINE_ALIGNMENT`.

  - ### dataTypeNameChanged

    public void dataTypeNameChanged(DataType dt, String oldName)
    Description copied from interface: `DataType`
    Informs this datatype that its name has changed from the indicated old name.

    TODO: This method is reserved for internal DB use.

    Specified by:
      `dataTypeNameChanged` in interface `DataType`
    Overrides:
      `dataTypeNameChanged` in class `AbstractDataType`
    Parameters:
      `dt` - the datatype whose name changed
      `oldName` - the datatype's old name

  - ### getPreferredComponentLength

    protected int getPreferredComponentLength(DataType dataType, int length, int maxLength)
    Get the preferred length for a new component. If type is dynamic length must be specified (assuming `Dynamic.canSpecifyLength()` is true). Otherwise, when packing is enabled the `DataType.getAlignedLength()` is returned; when packing disabled for Union use of fixed-length type size is forced. Otherwise the decision is deferred to `DataTypeComponentImpl.getPreferredComponentLength(DataType, int)`. During packing the actual component length may be changed.
    Parameters:
      `dataType` - new component datatype
      `length` - constrained length or -1 to force use of dataType size for non-packing. Dynamic types such as string must have a positive length specified. This value is ignored for fixed-length types if maxLength has been specified.
      `maxLength` - applies to non-packed structures only to indicate available space for fixed-length types using `DataType.getLength()`. Specify -1 to ignore this value.
    Returns:
      preferred component length
    Throws:
      `IllegalArgumentException` - if length not specified for a `Dynamic` dataType.

  - ### getPreferredComponentLength

    protected int getPreferredComponentLength(DataType dataType, int length)
    Get the preferred length for a new component. If type is dynamic length must be specified (assuming `Dynamic.canSpecifyLength()` is true). Otherwise, when packing is enabled the `DataType.getAlignedLength()` is returned; when packing disabled for Union use of fixed-length type size is forced. Otherwise the decision is deferred to `DataTypeComponentImpl.getPreferredComponentLength(DataType, int)`. During packing the actual component length may be changed.
    Parameters:
      `dataType` - new component datatype
      `length` - constrained length or -1 to force use of dataType size for non-packing. Dynamic types such as string must have a positive length specified.
    Returns:
      preferred component length
    Throws:
      `IllegalArgumentException` - if length not specified for a `Dynamic` dataType.

  - ### hasLanguageDependantLength

    public abstract boolean hasLanguageDependantLength()
    Description copied from interface: `DataType`
    Indicates if the length of this data-type is determined based upon the `DataOrganization` obtained from the associated `DataTypeManager`.
    Specified by:
      `hasLanguageDependantLength` in interface `DataType`
    Overrides:
      `hasLanguageDependantLength` in class `AbstractDataType`
    Returns:
      true length is language/compiler-specification dependent, else false

  - ### isNotYetDefined

    public final boolean isNotYetDefined()
    Determine if this composite should be treated as undefined.

    A composite is considered undefined with a zero-length when it has no components and packing is disabled. A `DataTypeComponent` defined by an an datatype which is not-yet-defined (i.e., `DataType.isNotYetDefined()` is true) will always have a size of 1. If an empty composite should be treated as fully specified, packing on the composite should be enabled to ensure that a zero-length component is used should the occassion arise (e.g., empty structure placed within union as a component).

    Specified by:
      `isNotYetDefined` in interface `DataType`
    Overrides:
      `isNotYetDefined` in class `AbstractDataType`
    Returns:
      true if this type is not yet defined.

  - ### isPartOf

    public boolean isPartOf(DataType dataTypeOfInterest)
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Check if a data type is part of this data type. A data type could be part of another by:
    Being the same data type.
    containing the data type directly
    containing another data type that has the data type as a part of it.
    Specified by:
      `isPartOf` in interface `Composite`
    Parameters:
      `dataTypeOfInterest` - the data type to look for.
    Returns:
      true if the indicated data type is part of a sub-component of this data type.

  - ### checkAncestry

    protected void checkAncestry(DataType dataType) throws IllegalArgumentException
    This method throws an exception if the indicated data type is an ancestor of this data type. In other words, the specified data type has a component or sub-component containing this data type.
    Parameters:
      `dataType` - the data type
    Throws:
      `IllegalArgumentException` - if the data type is an ancestor of this data type.

  - ### validateDataType

    protected DataType validateDataType(DataType dataType)
    This method throws an exception if the indicated data type is not a valid data type for a component of this composite data type. If the DEFAULT datatype is specified when unsupported an Undefined1 will be returned in its place (e.g., packing enabled, Union).
    Parameters:
      `dataType` - the data type to be checked.
    Returns:
      datatype to be used for insert/add
    Throws:
      `IllegalArgumentException` - if the data type is invalid.

  - ### updateBitFieldDataType

    protected boolean updateBitFieldDataType(DataTypeComponentImpl bitfieldComponent, DataType oldDt, DataType newDt) throws InvalidDataTypeException
    Handle replacement of datatype which may impact bitfield datatype.
    Parameters:
      `bitfieldComponent` - bitfield component
      `oldDt` - affected datatype which has been removed or replaced
      `newDt` - replacement datatype
    Returns:
      true if bitfield component was modified
    Throws:
      `InvalidDataTypeException` - if new datatype is not

  - ### setDescription

    public void setDescription(String desc)
    Description copied from class: `DataTypeImpl`
    Sets a String briefly describing this DataType.
    If a data type that extends this class wants to allow the description to be changed, then it must override this method.
    Specified by:
      `setDescription` in interface `Composite`
    Specified by:
      `setDescription` in interface `DataType`
    Overrides:
      `setDescription` in class `DataTypeImpl`
    Parameters:
      `desc` - a one-liner describing this DataType.

  - ### getDescription

    public String getDescription()
    Description copied from interface: `DataType`
    Get a String briefly describing this DataType.
    Specified by:
      `getDescription` in interface `DataType`
    Returns:
      a one-liner describing this DataType.

  - ### getValue

    public Object getValue(MemBuffer buf, Settings settings, int length)
    Description copied from interface: `DataType`
    Returns the interpreted data value as an instance of the `advertised value class`.

    For instance, `Pointer` data types should return an Address object (or null), or integer data types should return a `Scalar` object.

    Specified by:
      `getValue` in interface `DataType`
    Parameters:
      `buf` - the data buffer
      `settings` - the settings to use.
      `length` - indicates the maximum number of bytes that may be consumed by a `Dynamic` datatype, otherwise this value is ignored. A value of -1 may be specified to allow a Dynamic datatype to determine the length based upon the actual data bytes
    Returns:
      the data object, or null if data is invalid

  - ### setValue

    public void setValue(MemBuffer buf, Settings settings, int length, Object value)

  - ### add

    public final DataTypeComponent add(DataType dataType)
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Adds a new datatype to the end of this composite. This is the preferred method to use for adding components to an aligned structure for fixed-length dataTypes.
    Specified by:
      `add` in interface `Composite`
    Parameters:
      `dataType` - the datatype to add.
    Returns:
      the DataTypeComponent created.

  - ### add

    public final DataTypeComponent add(DataType dataType, int length)
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Adds a new datatype to the end of this composite. This is the preferred method to use for adding components to an aligned structure for dynamic dataTypes such as strings whose length must be specified.
    Specified by:
      `add` in interface `Composite`
    Parameters:
      `dataType` - the datatype to add.
      `length` - the length to associate with the datatype. For fixed length types a length <= 0 will use the length of the resolved dataType.
    Returns:
      the componentDataType created.

  - ### add

    public final DataTypeComponent add(DataType dataType, String fieldName, String comment)
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Adds a new datatype to the end of this composite. This is the preferred method to use for adding components to an aligned structure for fixed-length dataTypes.
    Specified by:
      `add` in interface `Composite`
    Parameters:
      `dataType` - the datatype to add.
      `fieldName` - the field name to associate with this component.
      `comment` - the comment to associate with this component.
    Returns:
      the componentDataType created.

  - ### insert

    public final DataTypeComponent insert(int ordinal, DataType dataType, int length)
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Inserts a new datatype at the specified ordinal position in this composite.
    Note: For an aligned structure the ordinal position will get adjusted automatically to provide the proper alignment.
    Specified by:
      `insert` in interface `Composite`
    Parameters:
      `ordinal` - the ordinal where the new datatype is to be inserted.
      `dataType` - the datatype to insert.
      `length` - the length to associate with the datatype. For fixed length types a length <= 0 will use the length of the resolved dataType.
    Returns:
      the componentDataType created.

  - ### insert

    public final DataTypeComponent insert(int ordinal, DataType dataType)
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Inserts a new datatype at the specified ordinal position in this composite.
    Note: For an aligned structure the ordinal position will get adjusted automatically to provide the proper alignment.
    Specified by:
      `insert` in interface `Composite`
    Parameters:
      `ordinal` - the ordinal where the new datatype is to be inserted.
      `dataType` - the datatype to insert.
    Returns:
      the componentDataType created.

  - ### getMnemonic

    public String getMnemonic(Settings settings)
    Description copied from interface: `DataType`
    Get the mnemonic for this DataType.
    Specified by:
      `getMnemonic` in interface `DataType`
    Overrides:
      `getMnemonic` in class `AbstractDataType`
    Parameters:
      `settings` - settings which may influence the result or null
    Returns:
      the mnemonic for this DataType.

  - ### setName

    public void setName(String name) throws InvalidNameException
    Description copied from interface: `DataType`
    Sets the name of the datatype
    Specified by:
      `setName` in interface `DataType`
    Overrides:
      `setName` in class `GenericDataType`
    Parameters:
      `name` - the new name for this datatype.
    Throws:
      `InvalidNameException` - if the given name does not form a valid name.

  - ### repack

    public final void repack()
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Updates packed composite to any changes in the data organization. If the composite does not have packing enabled this method does nothing.
    NOTE: Changes to data organization is discouraged. Attempts to use this method in such cases should be performed on all composites in dependency order (ignoring pointer components).
    Specified by:
      `repack` in interface `Composite`

  - ### repack

    public abstract boolean repack(boolean notify)
    Repack components within this composite based on the current packing, alignment and `DataOrganization` settings. Non-packed Structures: change detection is limited to component count and length is assumed to already be correct.

    NOTE: If modifications to stored length are made prior to invoking this method, detection of a size change may not be possible.

    NOTE: Currently a change in calculated alignment can not be provided since this value is not stored.

    Parameters:
      `notify` - if true notification will be sent to parents if a size change or component placement change is detected.
    Returns:
      true if a layout change was detected.

  - ### setPackingEnabled

    public void setPackingEnabled(boolean enabled)
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Sets whether this data type's internal components are currently packed. The affect of disabled packing differs between `Structure` and `Union`. When packing disabled:
    - Structures utilize explicit component offsets and produce undefined filler components where defined components do not consume space.
    - Unions always place components at offset 0 and do not pad for alignment.
    In addition, when packing is disabled the default alignment is always 1 unless a different minimum alignment has been set. When packing is enabled the overall composite length influenced by the composite's minimum alignment setting. If a change in enablement occurs, the default alignment and packing behavior will be used.
    Specified by:
      `setPackingEnabled` in interface `Composite`
    Parameters:
      `enabled` - true enables packing of components respecting component alignment and pack setting, whereas false disables packing.

  - ### getPackingType

    public PackingType getPackingType()
    Specified by:
      `getPackingType` in interface `Composite`
    Returns:
      the packing type set for this composite

  - ### setToDefaultPacking

    public void setToDefaultPacking()
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Enables default packing behavior. If packing was previously disabled, packing will be enabled. Composite will automatically pack based upon the alignment requirements of its components with overall composite length possibly influenced by the composite's minimum alignment setting.
    Specified by:
      `setToDefaultPacking` in interface `Composite`

  - ### getExplicitPackingValue

    public int getExplicitPackingValue()
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Gets the current packing value (typically a power of 2). If this isn't a packed composite with an explicit packing value (see `Composite.hasExplicitPackingValue()`) then the return value is undefined.
    Specified by:
      `getExplicitPackingValue` in interface `Composite`
    Returns:
      the current packing value or an undefined non-positive value

  - ### setExplicitPackingValue

    public void setExplicitPackingValue(int packingValue)
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Sets the pack value for this composite (positive value, usually a power of 2). If packing was previously disabled, packing will be enabled. This value will establish the maximum effective alignment for this composite and each of the components during the alignment computation (e.g., a value of 1 will eliminate any padding). The overall composite length may be influenced by the composite's minimum alignment setting.
    Specified by:
      `setExplicitPackingValue` in interface `Composite`
    Parameters:
      `packingValue` - the new positive packing value.

  - ### getAlignmentType

    public AlignmentType getAlignmentType()
    Specified by:
      `getAlignmentType` in interface `Composite`
    Returns:
      the alignment type set for this composite

  - ### setToDefaultAligned

    public void setToDefaultAligned()
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Sets this data type's alignment to its default alignment. For packed composites, this data type's alignment will be based upon the components it contains and its current pack settings. This is the default state and only needs to be used when changing from a non-default alignment type.
    Specified by:
      `setToDefaultAligned` in interface `Composite`

  - ### setToMachineAligned

    public void setToMachineAligned()
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Sets this data type's minimum alignment to the machine alignment which is specified by `DataOrganization.getMachineAlignment()`. The machine alignment is defined as the maximum useful alignment for the target machine.
    Specified by:
      `setToMachineAligned` in interface `Composite`

  - ### getExplicitMinimumAlignment

    public int getExplicitMinimumAlignment()
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Get the explicit minimum alignment setting for this Composite which contributes to the actual computed alignment value (see `Composite.getAlignment()`.
    Specified by:
      `getExplicitMinimumAlignment` in interface `Composite`
    Returns:
      the minimum alignment setting for this Composite or an undefined non-positive value if an explicit minimum alignment has not been set.

  - ### setExplicitMinimumAlignment

    public void setExplicitMinimumAlignment(int minimumAlignment)
    Description copied from interface: `Composite`
    Sets this data type's explicit minimum alignment (positive value). Together with the pack setting and component alignments will affect the actual computed alignment of this composite. When packing is enabled, the alignment setting may also affect padding at the end of the composite and its length. When packing is disabled, this setting will not affect the length of this composite.
    Specified by:
      `setExplicitMinimumAlignment` in interface `Composite`
    Parameters:
      `minimumAlignment` - the minimum alignment for this Composite.

  - ### getNonPackedAlignment

    protected final int getNonPackedAlignment()

  - ### getAlignment

    public abstract int getAlignment()
    Description copied from interface: `DataType`
    Gets the alignment to be used when aligning this datatype within another datatype.
    Specified by:
      `getAlignment` in interface `Composite`
    Specified by:
      `getAlignment` in interface `DataType`
    Overrides:
      `getAlignment` in class `DataTypeImpl`
    Returns:
      this datatype's alignment.

  - ### toString

    public String toString()
    Overrides:
      `toString` in class `AbstractDataType`