Read data from a message
Synopsis:
#include <sys/neutrino.h>
int MsgReadv( int rcvid,
const iov_t* riov,
int rparts,
int offset );
int MsgReadv_r( int rcvid,
const iov_t* riov,
int rparts,
int offset );
Arguments:
- rcvid
- The value returned by MsgReceive*() when you received the
message.
- riov
- An array of buffers where the functions can store the data.
- rparts
- The number of elements in the riov array.
- offset
- An offset into the thread's send message that indicates where you want
to start reading the data.
Library:
libc
Use the -l c option to
qcc
to link against this library.
This library is usually included automatically.
Description:
The MsgReadv() and MsgReadv_r()
kernel calls read data from a
message sent by a thread identified by rcvid.
The thread being read from must not have been
replied to and will be in the REPLY-blocked state. Any
thread in the receiving process is free to read the message.
These functions are identical
except in the way they indicate errors. See the Returns section for details.
The data transfer occurs
immediately and the thread doesn't block. The state of the sending
thread doesn't change.
An attempt to read past the end of the thread's message
results in fewer bytes returned than requested.
You'll use these functions in these situations:
- A message is sent consisting of a fixed header and a variable
amount of data. The header contains the byte count of the data. If the
data is large and has to be inserted into one or more buffers (like a
filesystem cache), rather than read the data into one large buffer
and then copy it into several other buffers, MsgReceive() reads
only the header, and you can build a custom iov_t list to
let MsgReadv() read data directly into the required buffers.
- A message is received but can't be handled at the present time. At
some point in the future, an event will occur that will allow the
message to be processed. Rather than saving the message until it can be
processed (thus using memory resources), you can use MsgReadv()
to reread the message, during which time the sending
thread is still blocked.
- Messages that are larger than available buffer space are received. Perhaps
the process is an agent between two processes and simply filters
the data and passes it on.
You can use MsgReadv() to read the message in small pieces,
and use MsgWrite*() to write the messages in small pieces.
When you're finished using MsgReadv(), you must use
MsgReply*() to ready the
REPLY-blocked process and complete the message exchange.
Blocking states
None. In the network case, lower priority threads may run.
Returns:
The only difference between the MsgReadv() and MsgReadv_r() functions
is the way they indicate errors:
- MsgReadv()
- The number of bytes read. If an error occurs, -1 is returned and
errno
is set.
- MsgReadv_r()
- The number of bytes read. This function does NOT set errno.
If an error occurs, the negative of a value from the Errors section is returned.
Errors:
- EFAULT
- A fault occurred in a server's address space when the kernel tried to access the server's message buffers.
- ESRCH
- The thread indicated by rcvid doesn't exist or has had its
connection detached.
- ESRVRFAULT
- A fault occurred when the kernel tried to access the buffers
provided.
Classification:
QNX Neutrino
Safety: |
|
Cancellation point |
No |
Interrupt handler |
No |
Signal handler |
Yes |
Thread |
Yes |