# org.eclipse.gef Programmer’s Guide

## GEF Programmer’s Guide

Draw2d focuses on efficient painting and layout of figures. The GEF plug-in adds an editing layer on top of Draw2d. The purpose of this framework is to:

1. Facilitate the display of some existing model graphically using draw2d figures

2. Support interactions from mouse, keyboard, or the Eclipse workbench

3. Provide common components related to the above