SYNOPSIS

#include <stropts.h>

int putmsg(int fildes, const struct strbuf *ctlptr,
       const struct strbuf *dataptr, int flags);
int putpmsg(int fildes, const struct strbuf *ctlptr,
       const struct strbuf *dataptr, int band, int flags);

DESCRIPTION

The putmsg() function shall create a message from a process buffer(s) and send the message to a STREAMS file. The message may contain either a data part, a control part, or both. The data and control parts are distinguished by placement in separate buffers, as described below. The semantics of each part are defined by the STREAMS module that receives the message.

The putpmsg() function is equivalent to putmsg(), except that the process can send messages in different priority bands. Except where noted, all requirements on putmsg() also pertain to putpmsg().

The fildes argument specifies a file descriptor referencing an open STREAM. The ctlptr and dataptr arguments each point to a strbuf structure.

The ctlptr argument points to the structure describing the control part, if any, to be included in the message. The buf member in the strbuf structure points to the buffer where the control information resides, and the len member indicates the number of bytes to be sent. The maxlen member is not used by putmsg(). In a similar manner, the argument dataptr specifies the data, if any, to be included in the message. The flags argument indicates what type of message should be sent and is described further below.

To send the data part of a message, the application shall ensure that dataptr is not a null pointer and the len member of dataptr is 0 or greater. To send the control part of a message, the application shall ensure that the corresponding values are set for ctlptr. No data (control) part shall be sent if either dataptr( ctlptr) is a null pointer or the len member of dataptr( ctlptr) is set to -1.

For putmsg(), if a control part is specified and flags is set to RS_HIPRI, a high priority message shall be sent. If no control part is specified, and flags is set to RS_HIPRI, putmsg() shall fail and set errno to [EINVAL]. If flags is set to 0, a normal message (priority band equal to 0) shall be sent. If a control part and data part are not specified and flags is set to 0, no message shall be sent and 0 shall be returned.

For putpmsg(), the flags are different. The flags argument is a bitmask with the following mutually-exclusive flags defined: MSG_HIPRI and MSG_BAND. If flags is set to 0, putpmsg() shall fail and set errno to [EINVAL]. If a control part is specified and flags is set to MSG_HIPRI and band is set to 0, a high-priority message shall be sent. If flags is set to MSG_HIPRI and either no control part is specified or band is set to a non-zero value, putpmsg() shall fail and set errno to [EINVAL]. If flags is set to MSG_BAND, then a message shall be sent in the priority band specified by band. If a control part and data part are not specified and flags is set to MSG_BAND, no message shall be sent and 0 shall be returned.

The putmsg() function shall block if the STREAM write queue is full due to internal flow control conditions, with the following exceptions:

*

For high-priority messages, putmsg() shall not block on this condition and continues processing the message.

*

For other messages, putmsg() shall not block but shall fail when the write queue is full and O_NONBLOCK is set.

The putmsg() function shall also block, unless prevented by lack of internal resources, while waiting for the availability of message blocks in the STREAM, regardless of priority or whether O_NONBLOCK has been specified. No partial message shall be sent.

RETURN VALUE

Upon successful completion, putmsg() and putpmsg() shall return 0; otherwise, they shall return -1 and set errno to indicate the error.

EXAMPLES

Sending a High-Priority Message

The value of fd is assumed to refer to an open STREAMS file. This call to putmsg() does the following:

1.

Creates a high-priority message with a control part and a data part, using the buffers pointed to by ctrlbuf and databuf, respectively.

2.

Sends the message to the STREAMS file identified by fd.

#include <stropts.h>
#include <string.h>
...
int fd;
char *ctrlbuf = "This is the control part";
char *databuf = "This is the data part";
struct strbuf ctrl;
struct strbuf data;
int ret;

ctrl.buf = ctrlbuf;
ctrl.len = strlen(ctrlbuf);

data.buf = databuf;
data.len = strlen(databuf);

ret = putmsg(fd, &ctrl, &data, MSG_HIPRI);

Using putpmsg()

This example has the same effect as the previous example. In this example, however, the putpmsg() function creates and sends the message to the STREAMS file.

#include <stropts.h>
#include <string.h>
...
int fd;
char *ctrlbuf = "This is the control part";
char *databuf = "This is the data part";
struct strbuf ctrl;
struct strbuf data;
int ret;

ctrl.buf = ctrlbuf;
ctrl.len = strlen(ctrlbuf);

data.buf = databuf;
data.len = strlen(databuf);

ret = putpmsg(fd, &ctrl, &data, 0, MSG_HIPRI);

APPLICATION USAGE

None.

RATIONALE

None.

FUTURE DIRECTIONS

None.

COPYRIGHT

Portions of this text are reprinted and reproduced in electronic form from IEEE Std 1003.1, 2003 Edition, Standard for Information Technology -- Portable Operating System Interface (POSIX), The Open Group Base Specifications Issue 6, Copyright (C) 2001-2003 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc and The Open Group. In the event of any discrepancy between this version and the original IEEE and The Open Group Standard, the original IEEE and The Open Group Standard is the referee document. The original Standard can be obtained online at http://www.opengroup.org/unix/online.html .