     //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
     
     /**
-     *  @inheritDoc
+     *  Documentation is not currently available. 
      */
     public function elementChanged(e:IGraphicElement):void
     {

    }
    
    /**
     *  @inheritDoc
     */
    public function get parentGraphic():Graphic
    {

    //----------------------------------    
        
    private var _layout:LayoutBase;  // initialized in the ctor
    
    /**
     *  The layout object for this container.  This object determines 
     *  how the items are laid out.
     */
    public function get layout():LayoutBase
    {
        return _layout;
