import ISimpleReference from "./ISimpleReference";
/**
 * Result of an add item operation from a lookup provider.
 */
export interface ILookupAddResult {
    /**
     * Whether the add operation succeeded.
     */
    success: boolean;
    /**
     * The ID of the newly created item (if successful).
     * This ID can be used to immediately select the new item.
     */
    newItemId?: string;
    /**
     * Optional error message if the add failed.
     */
    errorMessage?: string;
}
/**
 * Provides lookup choices for form fields, with optional support for adding new items.
 */
export default interface ILookupProvider {
    /**
     * Gets the available choices for a given lookup type.
     */
    getLookupChoices(lookupId: string): Promise<ISimpleReference[] | undefined>;
    /**
     * Returns true if this provider supports adding new items for the given lookup type.
     * Used to show/hide "Add" buttons in the UI.
     */
    canAddItem?(lookupId: string): boolean;
    /**
     * Initiates an add item flow for the given lookup type.
     * The provider should handle showing any dialogs/pickers needed.
     * Returns the result of the add operation, including the new item's ID if successful.
     */
    addItem?(lookupId: string): Promise<ILookupAddResult | undefined>;
}