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HP TACL User Manual

HP TACL
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Tandem Computers Incorporated
System Software Library
TACL
Programming
Guide
Abstract This manual describes the Tandem Advanced Command Language (TACL) and provides information and
examples for creating TACL programs.
Part Number 107365
Edition Second
Published December 1994
Product Version TACL D30
Release ID D30.00
Supported Releases This manual supports D30.00 and all subsequent releases until otherwise indicated in a new edition.

Table of Contents

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HP TACL Specifications

General IconGeneral
NameHP TACL
PurposeTask automation, system management, and application control
CategorySoftware
PlatformHP NonStop
TypeScripting language
DeveloperHewlett-Packard

Summary

Section 1 An Overview of TACL

Running the Examples in This Manual

Instructions for executing manual examples, including setting required variables.

About This Manual

Section 2 Developing TACL Programs

Processing Character Data

Covers tasks like constructing text strings, analyzing output, and manipulating characters.

Debugging TACL Programs

Introduces the TACL debugger for step-by-step execution and variable examination.

Section 3 Developing TACL Routines

Processing Arguments

Details how routines handle arguments using #ARGUMENT, including options and alternatives.

Writing an Exception Handler

Explains handling events like BREAK keys or TACL errors using exception handlers.

4 Accessing Files

#REQUESTER Operation

Describes the #REQUESTER function for opening files and initiating I/O operations.

Requesting Waited Reads

Explains opening files for waited read operations using #REQUESTER.

5 Initiating and Communicating With Processes

Initiating a Process: RUN and #NEWPROCESS

Covers starting processes using RUN and #NEWPROCESS, including startup options.

6 Running TACL as a Server

Running a TACL Process as a Server

Explains making a TACL process a server by establishing its IN file as $RECEIVE.

Running TACL Code as a Server

Details providing TACL code for a TACL-server process using #INPUTV and #REPLYV.

Using TACL as a Pathway Server

Describes creating a Pathway environment with TCP and TACL servers to process requests.

7 Using Programmatic Interfaces

8 Example of a System Management Program

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