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VS_SemaPhore() Lock/Unlock a semaphore NEW
Description:
VS_SemaPhore() allows you to lock/unlock a semaphore for transaction
processing, etc. Example: Because it is not possible to lock multiple
records in the same file (without locking the entire file) it is
sometimes advisable to a semaphore to signal other applications/users
that you require multiple records to be locked at the same time. If
all your programs adhere to the semaphore rules, you can dramatically
improve the speed and stability of your application.
Syntax:
l_Success = VS_SemaPhore( c_SemaPhoreName, c_Initials, l_Lock )
Pass:
c_SemaPhoreName is a character expression that should contain the
name of the semaphore that you want to lock or unlock. Keep in mind
that semaphores can be anything you want them to be. I try to group
related transactions into groups and then give those groups a name.
That name is what I use for c_SemaPhoreName.
c_Initials is a character expression that should contain the
user's initials. This can be used with VS_Initials().
l_Lock is a logical expression that should be set to .T. if you
want to lock the specified semaphore or to .F. if you want to unlock
it.
Return:
l_Success is a logical expression that will be set to .T. if
VS_SemaPhore() was successful, otherwise .F.
Notes:
Example:
IF VS_SemaPhore( "ADD_CUST", "VES", .T. )
AddCust() // Add a new customer
VS_SemaPhore( "ADD_CUST", "VES", .F. )
ELSE
VS_Tell( 3,10,"Unable To Add A New Customer Now!")
ENDIF
Usage:
See Also:
VS_SemaMins()
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