Base class of all Formatters.  Encapsulates visual elements of a series; line style, color etc.
 Implementors of this class should include both a default constructor and a one argument
 constructor in the following form:
 
 
 // provided as a convenience to users; allows instantiation and
 // xml configuration in a single line.
 public MyFormatter(Context ctx, int xmlCfgId) {
     // prevent configuration of classes derived from this one:
     if (getClass().equals(MyFormatter.class)) {
         Configurator.configure(ctx, this, xmlCfgId);
     }
 }