Echelon FTXL - Manual (Page 170)

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The following sections provide an overview of the functions that the FTXL OSAL
provides.
Managing Critical Sections
To manage critical sections, the FTXL OSAL provides the functions listed in
Table 24.
Table 24. FTXL OSAL Critical Section Functions
Function Description
OsalCreateCriticalSection() Creates a critical section.
OsalDeleteCriticalSection() Deletes a critical section.
OsalEnterCriticalSection() Enters a critical section.
OsalLeaveCriticalSection() Leaves a critical section.
Managing Binary Semaphores
To manage binary semaphores, the FTXL OSAL provides the functions listed in
Table 25.
Table 25. FTXL OSAL Binary Semaphore Functions
Function Description
OsalCreateBinarySemaphore() Creates a binary semaphore.
OsalDeleteBinarySemaphore() Deletes a binary semaphore.
OsalReleaseBinarySemaphore() Releases a binary semaphore.
OsalWaitForBinarySemaphore() Waits for binary semaphore.
Managing Operating System Events
To manage operating system events, the FTXL OSAL provides the functions
listed in Table 26.
Table 26. FTXL OSAL Event Functions
Function Description
OsalCreateEvent() Creates an event.