Define Process Manual

WAITREADY Command
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Process Definition Commands
WAITREADY Command
The WAITREADY command simply waits for the specified process to prompt. Output
from the process is preserved and not displayed. You can use WAITREADY after
issuing a NOWAIT command to synchronize with the process. If you change your mind
and want to return to the TACL prompt before the process prompts, press the BREAK
key.
process-list
is a list of unique, symbolic names you have assigned to defined processes. If you
specify an asterisk (*), information for all your defined processes is displayed.
Considerations
•
WAITREADY is most useful within macros for synchronizing with the defined
process after issuing a series of NOWAIT commands. The output is not displayed
during a wait, so it can be manipulated after the process completes and you see the
prompt.
•
WAITREADY returns control if the process stops. This is different from PINFO
ready state, where the process is running and prompting.
Issuing Commands to a Defined Process
You can send commands to a defined process by invoking the symbolic name of the
process.
process
is the unique symbolic name you have assigned to the defined process.
in-option
is any of the following options:
BLANK
sends the process a blank line.
EOF
sends the process an EOF.
Note. If your TACL use list is not set up to include :utils:DP, you must precede the
WAITREADY command with :utils:dp.
WAITREADY process-list
process [ / in-option [ , out-option ] / ] [ command-text ]