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Tasks and Kits
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Figure 3-16
The Serialization Process
TASKLINK PC HARD DRIVE
"PROCESS DEVICES"
Task runs
EXTERNAL SERIALIZATION
PROGRAM (ESP)
Written by user.
Generates a serial number.
Creates an ASCII file called
"serial.dat."
"serializ.exe" is a sample of
a basic external serialization
program.
Calls "ESP" and
passes parameters
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"SERIAL.DAT" (ASCII FILE)
Eight-line file containing
serial number
ESP creates
"serial.dat"
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SERIALIZATION
PARAMETERS
DIALOG BOX
Operator provides
TaskLink with "ESP"
program name.
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