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+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Text;
+using System.Threading.Tasks;
+using System.Windows;
+using System.Windows.Media.Imaging;
+using Tango.BL.Entities;
+using Tango.BL.Enumerations;
+
+namespace Tango.PPC.Common
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Represents a Machine Studio module.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <seealso cref="System.IDisposable" />
+    public interface IPPCModule : IDisposable
+    {
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the module name.
+        /// </summary>
+        String Name { get; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the module description.
+        /// </summary>
+        String Description { get; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the module cover image.
+        /// </summary>
+        BitmapSource Image { get; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the module entry point view type.
+        /// </summary>
+        Type MainViewType { get; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets or sets a value indicating whether this module is shown under a new window.
+        /// </summary>
+        bool InNewWindow { get; set; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets the permission required to see and load this module.
+        /// </summary>
+        Permissions Permission { get; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Gets a value indicating whether this module has been initialized.
+        /// </summary>
+        bool IsInitialized { get; }
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Perform any operations required to initialize this module.
+        /// </summary>
+        void Initialize();
+
+        /// <summary>
+        /// Sets a value indicating whether this module is loaded.
+        /// </summary>
+        bool IsLoaded { set; get; }
+    }
+}