Devices
Background Information
ObjectScript provides commands for working with devices. For details, see the I/O Device Guide and ObjectScript Reference.
Available Tools
In addition, InterSystems provides the following tools:
classProvides a set of class methods for working with devices. These include:
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Broadcast()
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ChangePrincipal()
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Get()
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GetReadTerminators()
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GetReadType()
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And others
Availability: All namespaces.
classExposes some NLS properties of the current device and provides methods for changing those properties.
Availability: All namespaces.
and Config.DeviceSubTypes classesEnable you to modify and obtain information about the [Devices] and [DeviceSubTypes] sections of the CPF. (Note that you usually modify this file via the Management Portal. See Devices and DeviceSubTypes the Configuration Parameter File Reference.)
Each class also provides a class query called List().
The class documentation includes examples and details.
Availability: %SYS namespace.
