ToolTalk User's Guide

object type identifier (otid)

Identifies the object type.

observe a message

To only view a message without performing any operation that may be requested.

observe promise

Guarantees that the ToolTalk service will deliver a copy of each matching message to ptypes with an observer signature of start or queue disposition. The ToolTalk service will deliver the message either to a running instance of the ptype, by starting an instance, or by queueing the message for the ptype.

opaque pointer

A value that has meaning only when passed through a particular interface.

package

A group of components that together create some software. A package contains the executables that comprise the software, but also includes information files and scripts. Software is installed in the form of packages.

pattern callback

A client function. The ToolTalk service invokes this function when a message is received that matches the specified pattern.

process

One execution of an application, tool, or program that uses the ToolTalk service.

process-oriented messages

Messages addressed to processes.

procid

The process identifier.

ptid

The process type identifier.

ptype

The process type.

reject a request

Tells the ToolTalk service that the receiving application is unable to perform the requested operation and that the message should be given to another tool.

request

A request is a call for an action. The results of the action are recorded in the message, and the message is returned to the sender as a reply.

rpc.ttdbserverd

The ToolTalk database server process.

scope

The attribute of a message or pattern that determines how widely the ToolTalk service looks for matching messages or patterns.

sessid

Identifies the session.

session

A group of processes that are related either by the same desktop or the same process tree.

signatures

A pattern in a ptype or otype. A signature can contain values for disposition and operation numbers.

Ptype signatures (psignatures) describe the procedural messages that the program wants to receive.

Otype signatures (osignatures) define the messages that can be addressed to objects of the type.

spec

See object specification.

static message patterns

Provides an easy way to specify the message pattern information if you want to receive a defined set of messages.

tool manager

A program used to coordinate the development tools in the environment.

ToolTalk Types Database

The database that stores ToolTalk type information.

ttdbck

Check and repair utility for the ToolTalk database.


	object type identifier (otid) Identifies the object type. observe a message To only view a message without performing any operation that may be requested. observe promise Guarantees that the ToolTalk service will deliver a copy of each matching message to ptypes with an observer signature of start or queue disposition. The ToolTalk service will deliver the message either to a running instance of the ptype, by starting an instance, or by queueing the message for the ptype. opaque pointer A value that has meaning only when passed through a particular interface. package A group of components that together create some software. A package contains the executables that comprise the software, but also includes information files and scripts. Software is installed in the form of packages. pattern callback A client function. The ToolTalk service invokes this function when a message is received that matches the specified pattern. process One execution of an application, tool, or program that uses the ToolTalk service. process-oriented messages Messages addressed to processes. procid The process identifier. ptid The process type identifier. ptype The process type. reject a request Tells the ToolTalk service that the receiving application is unable to perform the requested operation and that the message should be given to another tool. request A request is a call for an action. The results of the action are recorded in the message, and the message is returned to the sender as a reply. rpc.ttdbserverd The ToolTalk database server process. scope The attribute of a message or pattern that determines how widely the ToolTalk service looks for matching messages or patterns. sessid Identifies the session. session A group of processes that are related either by the same desktop or the same process tree. signatures A pattern in a ptype or otype. A signature can contain values for disposition and operation numbers. Ptype signatures (psignatures) describe the procedural messages that the program wants to receive. Otype signatures (osignatures) define the messages that can be addressed to objects of the type. spec See object specification. static message patterns Provides an easy way to specify the message pattern information if you want to receive a defined set of messages. tool manager A program used to coordinate the development tools in the environment. ToolTalk Types Database The database that stores ToolTalk type information. ttdbck Check and repair utility for the ToolTalk database.