1 files changed, 18 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/common/src/main/java/org/apache/drill/common/exceptions/DrillRuntimeException.java b/common/src/main/java/org/apache/drill/common/exceptions/DrillRuntimeException.java
index 98b1a9d03..b6ced84d0 100644
--- a/common/src/main/java/org/apache/drill/common/exceptions/DrillRuntimeException.java
+++ b/common/src/main/java/org/apache/drill/common/exceptions/DrillRuntimeException.java
@@ -48,4 +48,22 @@ public class DrillRuntimeException extends RuntimeException {
   public static void format(Throwable cause, String format, Object...args) {
     throw new DrillRuntimeException(String.format(format, args), cause);
   }
+
+  /**
+   * This method can be called within loops to check whether the current thread has been
+   * interrupted; it ensures that operator implementation can respond to query cancellation
+   * in a timely manner.
+   *
+   * <p>Calling this method will result in the following behavior:
+   * <ul>
+   * <li>Throws a runtime exception if current thread interrupt flag has been set
+   * <li>Clears current thread interrupt flag
+   * </ul>
+   */
+  public static void checkInterrupted() {
+    if (Thread.interrupted()) {
+      // This exception will ensure the control layer will immediately get back control
+      throw new DrillRuntimeException("Interrupt received; aborting current operation");
+    }
+  }
 }