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- This folder contains an example of 2 VU scripts which pass messages to each other
- sharing tasks defined in a common library. This is a multi-target multi-script
- example, that is, script Actor1.vu runs in parallel with the script Actor2.vu.
- They together demonstrate message passing while sharing tasks in a library. To
- run this demo you need two target machines (both having the Desk Accessory, Key Caps).
- It would be better if the two targets had different memory configurations and are
- running different versions of system software.
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- This demo opens up the Key Caps desk accessory on the target machines and types
- strings in it for you to read. Firstly it types out an introductory statement. After
- that each target displays the message it's controlling actor receives from the actor
- controlling the other target. If you read the message on the screen you will notice
- that the messages describe the other target's characteristics like its User Name,
- amount of RAM (memory) and version of system software they are running.
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- Your command line should be as follows: (assuming the two targets have user names
- as Target1 and Target2 and that Actor1.vu, Actor2.vu and the library
- MessagePassingDemoLib.vu are all in your current working directory)
-
- VU -t1 '*:Target1' -s1 Actor1.vu -l1 Actor1.log ∂
- -t2 '*:Target2' -s2 Actor2.vu -l2 Actor2.log
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- Caution: Do not forget to turn the key repeat off in the control panel on both
- the targets. The script takes a few seconds (maybe 15) before you start
- seeing anything on the target screens.
-