extends Reference
class_name Topic

const TYPE_CASUAL = 0
const TYPE_DAILY = 1
const TYPE_URGENT = 2

const TOPIC_NODE = preload("res://user_interface/topic_panel/topic_node.tscn")

var associated_node: Control

var content: String
var type: int = TYPE_CASUAL


func change_type(new_type: int):
	type = new_type
	associated_node.type = new_type
	associated_node._adjust_appearance_to_user()
	Data.topics.dirty_flag = true


func delete():
	Data.topics.loaded_topics.erase(self)
	associated_node.parent.queue_free()
	Data.topics.dirty_flag = true


# Used by the TopicFeed, to spawn topic nodes.
func create_node() -> Control:
	var topic_node = TOPIC_NODE.instance()
	var editable = topic_node.get_node("TopicEditable")
	associated_node = editable
	editable.associated_topic = self
	editable.type = type
	
	return topic_node