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.. COMMENT: All rights reserved.
System Call Development Notes
-#############################
+*****************************
This set of routines represents the application's interface to files and
directories under the RTEMS filesystem. All routines are compliant with POSIX
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ interface.
#. access()
-# .chdir()
+#. chdir()
#. chmod()
@@ -71,996 +71,939 @@ these functions.
access
======
-**File:**
+File:
+ ``access.c``
-access.c
+Processing:
+ This routine is layered on the stat() function. It acquires the current
+ status information for the specified file and then determines if the caller
+ has the ability to access the file for read, write or execute according to
+ the mode argument to this function.
-**Processing:**
-
-This routine is layered on the stat() function. It acquires the current status
-information for the specified file and then determines if the caller has the
-ability to access the file for read, write or execute according to the mode
-argument to this function.
-
-**Development Comments:**
-
-This routine is layered on top of the stat() function. As long as the st_mode
-element in the returned structure follow the standard UNIX conventions, this
-function should support other filesystems without alteration.
+Development Comments:
+ This routine is layered on top of the stat() function. As long as the
+ st_mode element in the returned structure follow the standard UNIX
+ conventions, this function should support other filesystems without
+ alteration.
chdir
=====
-**File:**
-
-chdir.c
-
-**Processing:**
+File:
+ ``chdir.c``
-This routine will determine if the pathname that we are attempting to make that
-current directory exists and is in fact a directory. If these conditions are
-met the global indication of the current directory (rtems_filesystem_current)
-is set to the rtems_filesystem_location_info_t structure that is returned by
-the rtems_filesystem_evaluate_path() routine.
+Processing:
+ This routine will determine if the pathname that we are attempting to make
+ that current directory exists and is in fact a directory. If these
+ conditions are met the global indication of the current directory
+ (rtems_filesystem_current) is set to the rtems_filesystem_location_info_t
+ structure that is returned by the rtems_filesystem_evaluate_path() routine.
-**Development Comments:**
+Development Comments:
+ This routine is layered on the rtems_filesystem_evaluate_path() routine and
+ the filesystem specific OP table function node_type().
-This routine is layered on the rtems_filesystem_evaluate_path() routine and the
-filesystem specific OP table function node_type().
+ The routine ``node_type()`` must be a routine provided for each filesystem
+ since it must access the filesystems node information to determine which of
+ the following types the node is:
-The routine ``node_type()`` must be a routine provided for each filesystem
-since it must access the filesystems node information to determine which of the
-following types the node is:
+ - RTEMS_FILESYSTEM_DIRECTORY
-- RTEMS_FILESYSTEM_DIRECTORY
+ - RTEMS_FILESYSTEM_DEVICE
-- RTEMS_FILESYSTEM_DEVICE
+ - RTEMS_FILESYSTEM_HARD_LINK
-- RTEMS_FILESYSTEM_HARD_LINK
+ - RTEMS_FILESYSTEM_MEMORY_FILE
-- RTEMS_FILESYSTEM_MEMORY_FILE
+ This acknowledges that the form of the node management information can vary
+ from one filesystem implementation to another.
-This acknowledges that the form of the node management information can vary
-from one filesystem implementation to another.
-
-RTEMS has a special global structure that maintains the current directory
-location. This global variable is of type rtems_filesystem_location_info_t and
-is called rtems_filesystem_current. This structure is not always valid. In
-order to determine if the structure is valid, you must first test the
-node_access element of this structure. If the pointer is NULL, then the
-structure does not contain a valid indication of what the current directory is.
+ RTEMS has a special global structure that maintains the current directory
+ location. This global variable is of type rtems_filesystem_location_info_t
+ and is called rtems_filesystem_current. This structure is not always
+ valid. In order to determine if the structure is valid, you must first test
+ the node_access element of this structure. If the pointer is NULL, then the
+ structure does not contain a valid indication of what the current directory
+ is.
chmod
=====
-**File:**
-
-chmod.c
-
-**Processing:**
+File:
+ ``chmod.c``
-This routine is layered on the ``open()``, ``fchmod()`` and ``close()``
-functions. As long as the standard interpretation of the mode_t value is
-maintained, this routine should not need modification to support other
-filesystems.
+Processing:
+ This routine is layered on the ``open()``, ``fchmod()`` and ``close()``
+ functions. As long as the standard interpretation of the mode_t value is
+ maintained, this routine should not need modification to support other
+ filesystems.
-**Development Comments:**
+Development Comments:
+ The routine first determines if the selected file can be open with
+ read/write access. This is required to allow modification of the mode
+ associated with the selected path.
-The routine first determines if the selected file can be open with read/write
-access. This is required to allow modification of the mode associated with the
-selected path.
+ The ``fchmod()`` function is used to actually change the mode of the path
+ using the integer file descriptor returned by the ``open()`` function.
-The ``fchmod()`` function is used to actually change the mode of the path using
-the integer file descriptor returned by the ``open()`` function.
-
-After mode modification, the open file descriptor is closed.
+ After mode modification, the open file descriptor is closed.
chown
=====
-**File:**
-
-chown.c
+File:
+ ``chown.c``
-**Processing:**
+Processing:
+ This routine is layered on the ``rtems_filesystem_evaluate_path()`` and the
+ file system specific ``chown()`` routine that is specified in the OPS table
+ for the file system.
-This routine is layered on the ``rtems_filesystem_evaluate_path()`` and the
-file system specific ``chown()`` routine that is specified in the OPS table for
-the file system.
+Development Comments:
+ ``rtems_filesystem_evaluate_path()`` is used to determine if the path
+ specified actually exists. If it does a
+ ``rtems_filesystem_location_info_t`` structure will be obtained that allows
+ the shell function to locate the OPS table that is to be used for this
+ filesystem.
-**Development Comments:**
+ It is possible that the ``chown()`` function that should be in the OPS
+ table is not defined. A test for a non-NULL OPS table ``chown()`` entry is
+ performed before the function is called.
-``rtems_filesystem_evaluate_path()`` is used to determine if the path specified
-actually exists. If it does a ``rtems_filesystem_location_info_t`` structure
-will be obtained that allows the shell function to locate the OPS table that is
-to be used for this filesystem.
-
-It is possible that the ``chown()`` function that should be in the OPS table is
-not defined. A test for a non-NULL OPS table ``chown()`` entry is performed
-before the function is called.
-
-If the ``chown()`` function is defined in the indicated OPS table, the function
-is called with the ``rtems_filesystem_location_info_t`` structure returned from
-the path evaluation routine, the desired owner, and group information.
+ If the ``chown()`` function is defined in the indicated OPS table, the
+ function is called with the ``rtems_filesystem_location_info_t`` structure
+ returned from the path evaluation routine, the desired owner, and group
+ information.
close
=====
-**File:**
-
-close.c
+File:
+ ``close.c``
-**Processing:**
+Processing:
+ This routine will allow for the closing of both network connections and
+ file system devices. If the file descriptor is associated with a network
+ device, the appropriate network function handler will be selected from a
+ table of previously registered network functions (``rtems_libio_handlers``)
+ and that function will be invoked.
-This routine will allow for the closing of both network connections and file
-system devices. If the file descriptor is associated with a network device, the
-appropriate network function handler will be selected from a table of
-previously registered network functions (``rtems_libio_handlers``) and that
-function will be invoked.
+ If the file descriptor refers to an entry in the filesystem, the
+ appropriate handler will be selected using information that has been placed
+ in the file control block for the device (``rtems_libio_t`` structure).
-If the file descriptor refers to an entry in the filesystem, the appropriate
-handler will be selected using information that has been placed in the file
-control block for the device (``rtems_libio_t`` structure).
+Development Comments:
+ ``rtems_file_descriptor_type`` examines some of the upper bits of the file
+ descriptor index. If it finds that the upper bits are set in the file
+ descriptor index, the device referenced is a network device.
-**Development Comments:**
+ Network device handlers are obtained from a special registration table
+ (``rtems_libio_handlers``) that is set up during network
+ initialization. The network handler invoked and the status of the network
+ handler will be returned to the calling process.
-``rtems_file_descriptor_type`` examines some of the upper bits of the file
-descriptor index. If it finds that the upper bits are set in the file
-descriptor index, the device referenced is a network device.
+ If none of the upper bits are set in the file descriptor index, the file
+ descriptor refers to an element of the RTEMS filesystem.
-Network device handlers are obtained from a special registration table
-(``rtems_libio_handlers``) that is set up during network initialization. The
-network handler invoked and the status of the network handler will be returned
-to the calling process.
+ The following sequence will be performed for any filesystem file descriptor:
-If none of the upper bits are set in the file descriptor index, the file
-descriptor refers to an element of the RTEMS filesystem.
+ #. Use the ``rtems_libio_iop()`` function to obtain the ``rtems_libio_t``
+ structure for the file descriptor
-The following sequence will be performed for any filesystem file descriptor:
+ #. Range check the file descriptor using ``rtems_libio_check_fd()``
-#. Use the ``rtems_libio_iop()`` function to obtain the ``rtems_libio_t``
- structure for the file descriptor
+ #. Determine if there is actually a function in the selected handler table
+ that processes the ``close()`` operation for the filesystem and node
+ type selected. This is generally done to avoid execution attempts on
+ functions that have not been implemented.
-#. Range check the file descriptor using ``rtems_libio_check_fd()``
+ #. If the function has been defined it is invoked with the file control
+ block pointer as its argument.
-#. Determine if there is actually a function in the selected handler table that
- processes the ``close()`` operation for the filesystem and node type
- selected. This is generally done to avoid execution attempts on functions
- that have not been implemented.
+ #. The file control block that was associated with the open file descriptor
+ is marked as free using ``rtems_libio_free()``.
-# If the function has been defined it is invoked with the file control
- block pointer as its argument.
+ #. The return code from the close handler is then passed back to the
+ calling program.
-#. The file control block that was associated with the open file descriptor is
- marked as free using ``rtems_libio_free()``.
-
-#. The return code from the close handler is then passed back to the calling
- program.
-
closedir
========
-**File:**
-
-closedir.c
+File:
+ ``closedir.c``
-**Processing:**
+Processing:
+ The code was obtained from the BSD group. This routine must clean up the
+ memory resources that are required to track an open directory. The code is
+ layered on the ``close()`` function and standard memory ``free()``
+ functions. It should not require alterations to support other filesystems.
-The code was obtained from the BSD group. This routine must clean up the memory
-resources that are required to track an open directory. The code is layered on
-the ``close()`` function and standard memory ``free()`` functions. It should
-not require alterations to support other filesystems.
+Development Comments:
+ The routine alters the file descriptor and the index into the DIR structure
+ to make it an invalid file descriptor. Apparently the memory that is about
+ to be freed may still be referenced before it is reallocated.
-**Development Comments:**
+ The dd_buf structure's memory is reallocated before the control structure
+ that contains the pointer to the dd_buf region.
-The routine alters the file descriptor and the index into the DIR structure to
-make it an invalid file descriptor. Apparently the memory that is about to be
-freed may still be referenced before it is reallocated.
+ DIR control memory is reallocated.
-The dd_buf structure's memory is reallocated before the control structure that
-contains the pointer to the dd_buf region.
-
-DIR control memory is reallocated.
-
-The ``close()`` function is used to free the file descriptor index.
+ The ``close()`` function is used to free the file descriptor index.
dup() Unimplemented
========================
-**File:**
-
-dup.c
+File:
+ ``dup.c``
-**Processing:**
+Processing:
-**Development Comments:**
+Development Comments:
dup2() Unimplemented
=========================
-**File:**
+File:
+ ``dup2.c``
-dup2.c
+Processing:
-**Processing:**
-
-**Development Comments:**
+Development Comments:
fchmod
======
-**File:**
-
-fchmod.c
+File:
+ ``fchmod.c``
-**Processing:**
+Processing:
+ This routine will alter the permissions of a node in a filesystem. It is
+ layered on the following functions and macros:
-This routine will alter the permissions of a node in a filesystem. It is
-layered on the following functions and macros:
+ - rtems_file_descriptor_type()
-- rtems_file_descriptor_type()
+ - rtems_libio_iop()
-- rtems_libio_iop()
+ - rtems_libio_check_fd()
-- rtems_libio_check_fd()
+ - rtems_libio_check_permissions()
-- rtems_libio_check_permissions()
+ - fchmod() function that is referenced by the handler table in the file
+ control block associated with this file descriptor
-- fchmod() function that is referenced by the handler table in the file control
- block associated with this file descriptor
+Development Comments:
+ The routine will test to see if the file descriptor index is associated
+ with a network connection. If it is, an error is returned from this
+ routine.
-**Development Comments:**
+ The file descriptor index is used to obtain the associated file control
+ block.
-The routine will test to see if the file descriptor index is associated with a
-network connection. If it is, an error is returned from this routine.
+ The file descriptor value is range checked.
-The file descriptor index is used to obtain the associated file control block.
+ The file control block is examined to determine if it has write permissions
+ to allow us to alter the mode of the file.
-The file descriptor value is range checked.
+ A test is made to determine if the handler table that is referenced in the
+ file control block contains an entry for the ``fchmod()`` handler
+ function. If it does not, an error is returned to the calling routine.
-The file control block is examined to determine if it has write permissions to
-allow us to alter the mode of the file.
-
-A test is made to determine if the handler table that is referenced in the file
-control block contains an entry for the ``fchmod()`` handler function. If it does
-not, an error is returned to the calling routine.
-
-If the ``fchmod()`` handler function exists, it is called with the file control
-block and the desired mode as parameters.
+ If the ``fchmod()`` handler function exists, it is called with the file
+ control block and the desired mode as parameters.
fcntl()
=======
-**File:**
-
-fcntl.c
-
-**Processing:**
-
-This routine currently only interacts with the file control block. If the
-structure of the file control block and the associated meanings do not change,
-the partial implementation of ``fcntl()`` should remain unaltered for other
-filesystem implementations.
+File:
+ ``fcntl.c``
-**Development Comments:**
+Processing:
+ This routine currently only interacts with the file control block. If the
+ structure of the file control block and the associated meanings do not
+ change, the partial implementation of ``fcntl()`` should remain unaltered
+ for other filesystem implementations.
-The only commands that have been implemented are the F_GETFD and F_SETFD. The
-commands manipulate the LIBIO_FLAGS_CLOSE_ON_EXEC bit in the``flags`` element
-of the file control block associated with the file descriptor index.
+Development Comments:
+ The only commands that have been implemented are the F_GETFD and F_SETFD.
+ The commands manipulate the LIBIO_FLAGS_CLOSE_ON_EXEC bit in the``flags``
+ element of the file control block associated with the file descriptor
+ index.
-The current implementation of the function performs the sequence of
-operations below:
+ The current implementation of the function performs the sequence of
+ operations below:
-# Test to see if we are trying to operate on a file descriptor
- associated with a network connection
+ #. Test to see if we are trying to operate on a file descriptor associated
+ with a network connection
-# Obtain the file control block that is associated with the file
- descriptor index
+ #. Obtain the file control block that is associated with the file
+ descriptor index
-# Perform a range check on the file descriptor index.
+ #. Perform a range check on the file descriptor index.
fdatasync
=========
-**File:**
+File:
+ ``fdatasync.c``
-fdatasync.c
+Processing:
+ This routine is a template in the in memory filesystem that will route us
+ to the appropriate handler function to carry out the fdatasync()
+ processing. In the in memory filesystem this function is not necessary. Its
+ function in a disk based file system that employs a memory cache is to
+ flush all memory based data buffers to disk. It is layered on the following
+ functions and macros:
-**Processing:**
+ - rtems_file_descriptor_type()
-This routine is a template in the in memory filesystem that will route us to
-the appropriate handler function to carry out the fdatasync() processing. In
-the in memory filesystem this function is not necessary. Its function in a disk
-based file system that employs a memory cache is to flush all memory based data
-buffers to disk. It is layered on the following functions and macros:
+ - rtems_libio_iop()
-- rtems_file_descriptor_type()
+ - rtems_libio_check_fd()
-- rtems_libio_iop()
+ - rtems_libio_check_permissions()
-- rtems_libio_check_fd()
+ - fdatasync() function that is referenced by the handler table in the file
+ control block associated with this file descriptor
-- rtems_libio_check_permissions()
+Development Comments:
+ The routine will test to see if the file descriptor index is associated
+ with a network connection. If it is, an error is returned from this
+ routine.
-- fdatasync() function that is referenced by the handler table in the file
- control block associated with this file descriptor
+ The file descriptor index is used to obtain the associated file control
+ block.
-**Development Comments:**
+ The file descriptor value is range checked.
-The routine will test to see if the file descriptor index is associated with a
-network connection. If it is, an error is returned from this routine.
+ The file control block is examined to determine if it has write permissions
+ to the file.
-The file descriptor index is used to obtain the associated file control block.
+ A test is made to determine if the handler table that is referenced in the
+ file control block contains an entry for the fdatasync() handler function.
+ If it does not an error is returned to the calling routine.
-The file descriptor value is range checked.
-
-The file control block is examined to determine if it has write permissions to
-the file.
-
-A test is made to determine if the handler table that is referenced in the file
-control block contains an entry for the fdatasync() handler function. If it
-does not an error is returned to the calling routine.
-
-If the fdatasync() handler function exists, it is called with the file control
-block as its parameter.
+ If the fdatasync() handler function exists, it is called with the file
+ control block as its parameter.
fpathconf
=========
-**File:**
-
-fpathconf.c
-
-**Processing:**
+File:
+ ``fpathconf.c``
-This routine is layered on the following functions and macros:
+Processing:
+ This routine is layered on the following functions and macros:
-- rtems_file_descriptor_type()
+ - rtems_file_descriptor_type()
-- rtems_libio_iop()
+ - rtems_libio_iop()
-- rtems_libio_check_fd()
+ - rtems_libio_check_fd()
-- rtems_libio_check_permissions()
+ - rtems_libio_check_permissions()
-When a filesystem is mounted, a set of constants is specified for the
-filesystem. These constants are stored with the mount table entry for the
-filesystem. These constants appear in the POSIX standard and are listed below.
+ When a filesystem is mounted, a set of constants is specified for the
+ filesystem. These constants are stored with the mount table entry for the
+ filesystem. These constants appear in the POSIX standard and are listed
+ below.
-- PCLINKMAX
+ - PCLINKMAX
-- PCMAXCANON
+ - PCMAXCANON
-- PCMAXINPUT
+ - PCMAXINPUT
-- PCNAMEMAX
+ - PCNAMEMAX
-- PCPATHMAX
+ - PCPATHMAX
-- PCPIPEBUF
+ - PCPIPEBUF
-- PCCHOWNRESTRICTED
+ - PCCHOWNRESTRICTED
-- PCNOTRUNC
+ - PCNOTRUNC
-- PCVDISABLE
+ - PCVDISABLE
-- PCASYNCIO
+ - PCASYNCIO
-- PCPRIOIO
+ - PCPRIOIO
-- PCSYNCIO
+ - PCSYNCIO
-This routine will find the mount table information associated the file control
-block for the specified file descriptor parameter. The mount table entry
-structure contains a set of filesystem specific constants that can be accessed
-by individual identifiers.
+ This routine will find the mount table information associated the file
+ control block for the specified file descriptor parameter. The mount table
+ entry structure contains a set of filesystem specific constants that can be
+ accessed by individual identifiers.
-**Development Comments:**
+Development Comments:
+ The routine will test to see if the file descriptor index is associated
+ with a network connection. If it is, an error is returned from this
+ routine.
-The routine will test to see if the file descriptor index is associated with a
-network connection. If it is, an error is returned from this routine.
+ The file descriptor index is used to obtain the associated file control
+ block.
-The file descriptor index is used to obtain the associated file control block.
+ The file descriptor value is range checked.
-The file descriptor value is range checked.
+ The file control block is examined to determine if it has read permissions
+ to the file.
-The file control block is examined to determine if it has read permissions to
-the file.
+ Pathinfo in the file control block is used to locate the mount table entry
+ for the filesystem associated with the file descriptor.
-Pathinfo in the file control block is used to locate the mount table entry for
-the filesystem associated with the file descriptor.
+ The mount table entry contains the pathconf_limits_and_options element.
+ This element is a table of constants that is associated with the
+ filesystem.
-The mount table entry contains the pathconf_limits_and_options element. This
-element is a table of constants that is associated with the filesystem.
-
-The name argument is used to reference the desired constant from the
-pathconf_limits_and_options table.
+ The name argument is used to reference the desired constant from the
+ pathconf_limits_and_options table.
fstat
=====
-**File:**
-
-fstat.c
-
-**Processing:**
+File:
+ ``fstat.c``
-This routine will return information concerning a file or network
-connection. If the file descriptor is associated with a network connection, the
-current implementation of ``fstat()`` will return a mode set to
-``S_IFSOCK``. In a later version, this routine will map the status of a network
-connection to an external handler routine.
+Processing:
+ This routine will return information concerning a file or network
+ connection. If the file descriptor is associated with a network connection,
+ the current implementation of ``fstat()`` will return a mode set to
+ ``S_IFSOCK``. In a later version, this routine will map the status of a
+ network connection to an external handler routine.
-If the file descriptor is associated with a node under a filesystem, the
-fstat() routine will map to the fstat() function taken from the node handler
-table.
+ If the file descriptor is associated with a node under a filesystem, the
+ fstat() routine will map to the fstat() function taken from the node
+ handler table.
-**Development Comments:**
+Development Comments:
+ This routine validates that the struct stat pointer is not NULL so that the
+ return location is valid.
-This routine validates that the struct stat pointer is not NULL so that the
-return location is valid.
+ The struct stat is then initialized to all zeros.
-The struct stat is then initialized to all zeros.
+ rtems_file_descriptor_type() is then used to determine if the file
+ descriptor is associated with a network connection. If it is, network
+ status processing is performed. In the current implementation, the file
+ descriptor type processing needs to be improved. It currently just drops
+ into the normal processing for file system nodes.
-rtems_file_descriptor_type() is then used to determine if the file descriptor
-is associated with a network connection. If it is, network status processing is
-performed. In the current implementation, the file descriptor type processing
-needs to be improved. It currently just drops into the normal processing for
-file system nodes.
+ If the file descriptor is associated with a node under a filesystem, the
+ following steps are performed:
-If the file descriptor is associated with a node under a filesystem, the
-following steps are performed:
+ #. Obtain the file control block that is associated with the file descriptor
+ index.
-# Obtain the file control block that is associated with the file descriptor
- index.
+ #. Range check the file descriptor index.
-# Range check the file descriptor index.
-
-# Test to see if there is a non-NULL function pointer in the handler table for
- the fstat() function. If there is, invoke the function with the file control
- block and the pointer to the stat structure.
+ #. Test to see if there is a non-NULL function pointer in the handler table
+ for the fstat() function. If there is, invoke the function with the file
+ control block and the pointer to the stat structure.
ioctl
=====
-**File:**
-
-ioctl.c
+File:
+ ``ioctl.c``
-**Processing:**
+Processing:
+ Not defined in the POSIX 1003.1b standard but commonly supported in most
+ UNIX and POSIX system. Ioctl() is a catchall for I/O operations. Routine is
+ layered on external network handlers and filesystem specific handlers. The
+ development of new filesystems should not alter the basic processing
+ performed by this routine.
-Not defined in the POSIX 1003.1b standard but commonly supported in most UNIX
-and POSIX system. Ioctl() is a catchall for I/O operations. Routine is layered
-on external network handlers and filesystem specific handlers. The development
-of new filesystems should not alter the basic processing performed by this
-routine.
+Development Comments:
+ The file descriptor is examined to determine if it is associated with a
+ network device. If it is processing is mapped to an external network
+ handler. The value returned by this handler is then returned to the calling
+ program.
-**Development Comments:**
+ File descriptors that are associated with a filesystem undergo the
+ following processing:
-The file descriptor is examined to determine if it is associated with a network
-device. If it is processing is mapped to an external network handler. The value
-returned by this handler is then returned to the calling program.
+ #. The file descriptor index is used to obtain the associated file control
+ block.
-File descriptors that are associated with a filesystem undergo the following
-processing:
+ #. The file descriptor value is range checked.
-# The file descriptor index is used to obtain the associated file control
- block.
+ #. A test is made to determine if the handler table that is referenced in
+ the file control block contains an entry for the ioctl() handler
+ function. If it does not, an error is returned to the calling routine.
-# The file descriptor value is range checked.
+ #. If the ioctl() handler function exists, it is called with the file
+ control block, the command and buffer as its parameters.
-# A test is made to determine if the handler table that is referenced
- in the file control block contains an entry for the ioctl() handler
- function. If it does not, an error is returned to the calling routine.
-
-# If the ioctl() handler function exists, it is called with the file control
- block, the command and buffer as its parameters.
-
-# The return code from this function is then sent to the calling routine.
+ #. The return code from this function is then sent to the calling routine.
link
====
-**File:**
-
-link.c
-
-**Processing:**
-
-This routine will establish a hard link to a file, directory or a device. The
-target of the hard link must be in the same filesystem as the new link being
-created. A link to an existing link is also permitted but the existing link is
-evaluated before the new link is made. This implies that links to links are
-reduced to links to files, directories or devices before they are made.
+File:
+ ``link.c``
-**Development Comments:**
+Processing:
+ This routine will establish a hard link to a file, directory or a device.
+ The target of the hard link must be in the same filesystem as the new link
+ being created. A link to an existing link is also permitted but the
+ existing link is evaluated before the new link is made. This implies that
+ links to links are reduced to links to files, directories or devices before
+ they are made.
-Calling parameters:
+Development Comments:
+ Calling parameters:
-.. code-block:: c
+ .. code-block:: c
- const char *existing
- const char *new
+ const char *existing
+ const char *new
-link() will determine if the target of the link actually exists using
-rtems_filesystem_evaluate_path()
+ link() will determine if the target of the link actually exists using
+ rtems_filesystem_evaluate_path()
-rtems_filesystem_get_start_loc() is used to determine where to start the path
-evaluation of the new name. This macro examines the first characters of the
-name to see if the name of the new link starts with a
-rtems_filesystem_is_separator. If it does the search starts from the root of
-the RTEMS filesystem; otherwise the search will start from the current
-directory.
+ rtems_filesystem_get_start_loc() is used to determine where to start the
+ path evaluation of the new name. This macro examines the first characters
+ of the name to see if the name of the new link starts with a
+ rtems_filesystem_is_separator. If it does the search starts from the root
+ of the RTEMS filesystem; otherwise the search will start from the current
+ directory.
-The OPS table evalformake() function for the parent's filesystem is used to
-locate the node that will be the parent of the new link. It will also locate
-the start of the new path's name. This name will be used to define a child
-under the parent directory.
+ The OPS table evalformake() function for the parent's filesystem is used to
+ locate the node that will be the parent of the new link. It will also
+ locate the start of the new path's name. This name will be used to define a
+ child under the parent directory.
-If the parent is found, the routine will determine if the hard link that we are
-trying to create will cross a filesystem boundary. This is not permitted for
-hard-links.
+ If the parent is found, the routine will determine if the hard link that we
+ are trying to create will cross a filesystem boundary. This is not
+ permitted for hard-links.
-If the hard-link does not cross a filesystem boundary, a check is performed to
-determine if the OPS table contains an entry for the link() function.
+ If the hard-link does not cross a filesystem boundary, a check is performed
+ to determine if the OPS table contains an entry for the link() function.
-If a link() function is defined, the OPS table link() function will be called
-to establish the actual link within the filesystem.
+ If a link() function is defined, the OPS table link() function will be
+ called to establish the actual link within the filesystem.
-The return code from the OPS table link() function is returned to the calling
-program.
+ The return code from the OPS table link() function is returned to the
+ calling program.
lseek
=====
-**File:**
+File:
+ ``lseek.c``
-lseek.c
+Processing:
+ This routine is layered on both external handlers and filesystem / node
+ type specific handlers. This routine should allow for the support of new
+ filesystems without modification.
-**Processing:**
+Development Comments:
+ This routine will determine if the file descriptor is associated with a
+ network device. If it is lseek will map to an external network handler.
+ The handler will be called with the file descriptor, offset and whence as
+ its calling parameters. The return code from the external handler will be
+ returned to the calling routine.
-This routine is layered on both external handlers and filesystem / node type
-specific handlers. This routine should allow for the support of new filesystems
-without modification.
+ If the file descriptor is not associated with a network connection, it is
+ associated with a node in a filesystem. The following steps will be
+ performed for filesystem nodes:
-**Development Comments:**
+ #. The file descriptor is used to obtain the file control block for the
+ node.
-This routine will determine if the file descriptor is associated with a network
-device. If it is lseek will map to an external network handler. The handler
-will be called with the file descriptor, offset and whence as its calling
-parameters. The return code from the external handler will be returned to the
-calling routine.
+ #. The file descriptor is range checked.
-If the file descriptor is not associated with a network connection, it is
-associated with a node in a filesystem. The following steps will be performed
-for filesystem nodes:
+ #. The offset element of the file control block is altered as indicated by
+ the offset and whence calling parameters
-# The file descriptor is used to obtain the file control block for the node.
+ #. The handler table in the file control block is examined to determine if
+ it contains an entry for the lseek() function. If it does not an error
+ is returned to the calling program.
-# The file descriptor is range checked.
+ #. The lseek() function from the designated handler table is called with
+ the file control block, offset and whence as calling arguments
-# The offset element of the file control block is altered as indicated by the
- offset and whence calling parameters
-
-# The handler table in the file control block is examined to determine if it
- contains an entry for the lseek() function. If it does not an error is
- returned to the calling program.
-
-# The lseek() function from the designated handler table is called with the
- file control block, offset and whence as calling arguments
-
-# The return code from the lseek() handler function is returned to the calling
- program
+ #. The return code from the lseek() handler function is returned to the
+ calling program
mkdir
=====
-**File:**
-
-mkdir.c
-
-**Processing:**
+File:
+ ``mkdir.c``
-This routine attempts to create a directory node under the filesystem. The
-routine is layered the mknod() function.
+Processing:
+ This routine attempts to create a directory node under the filesystem. The
+ routine is layered the mknod() function.
-**Development Comments:**
-
-See mknod() for developmental comments.
+Development Comments:
+ See mknod() for developmental comments.
mkfifo
======
-**File:**
-
-mkfifo.c
-
-**Processing:**
+File:
+ ``mkfifo.c``
-This routine attempts to create a FIFO node under the filesystem. The routine
-is layered the mknod() function.
+Processing:
+ This routine attempts to create a FIFO node under the filesystem. The
+ routine is layered the mknod() function.
-**Development Comments:**
-
-See mknod() for developmental comments
+Development Comments:
+ See mknod() for developmental comments
.. COMMENT: @page
mknod
=====
-**File:**
-
-mknod.c
+File:
+ ``mknod.c``
-**Processing:**
+Processing:
+ This function will allow for the creation of the following types of nodes
+ under the filesystem:
-This function will allow for the creation of the following types of nodes under
-the filesystem:
+ - directories
-- directories
+ - regular files
-- regular files
+ - character devices
-- character devices
+ - block devices
-- block devices
+ - fifos
-- fifos
+ At the present time, an attempt to create a FIFO will result in an ENOTSUP
+ error to the calling function. This routine is layered the filesystem
+ specific routines evalformake and mknod. The introduction of a new
+ filesystem must include its own evalformake and mknod function to support
+ the generic mknod() function. Under this condition the generic mknod()
+ function should accommodate other filesystem types without alteration.
-At the present time, an attempt to create a FIFO will result in an ENOTSUP
-error to the calling function. This routine is layered the filesystem specific
-routines evalformake and mknod. The introduction of a new filesystem must
-include its own evalformake and mknod function to support the generic mknod()
-function. Under this condition the generic mknod() function should accommodate
-other filesystem types without alteration.
+Development Comments:
+ Test for nodal types - I thought that this test should look like the
+ following code:
-**Development Comments:**
+ .. code-block:: c
-Test for nodal types - I thought that this test should look like the following
-code:
+ if ( (mode & S_IFDIR) = = S_IFDIR) ||
+ (mode & S_IFREG) = = S_IFREG) ||
+ (mode & S_IFCHR) = = S_IFCHR) ||
+ (mode & S_IFBLK) = = S_IFBLK) ||
+ (mode & S_IFIFO) = = S_IFIFO))
+ Set_errno_and_return_minus_one (EINVAL);
-.. code-block:: c
+ Where:
- if ( (mode & S_IFDIR) = = S_IFDIR) ||
- (mode & S_IFREG) = = S_IFREG) ||
- (mode & S_IFCHR) = = S_IFCHR) ||
- (mode & S_IFBLK) = = S_IFBLK) ||
- (mode & S_IFIFO) = = S_IFIFO))
- Set_errno_and_return_minus_one (EINVAL);
+ - S_IFREG (0100000) - Creation of a regular file
-Where:
+ - S_IFCHR (0020000) - Creation of a character device
-- S_IFREG (0100000) - Creation of a regular file
+ - S_IFBLK (0060000) - Creation of a block device
-- S_IFCHR (0020000) - Creation of a character device
+ - S_IFIFO (0010000) - Creation of a FIFO
-- S_IFBLK (0060000) - Creation of a block device
+ Determine if the pathname that we are trying to create starts at the root
+ directory or is relative to the current directory using the
+ ``rtems_filesystem_get_start_loc()`` function.
-- S_IFIFO (0010000) - Creation of a FIFO
+ Determine if the pathname leads to a valid directory that can be accessed
+ for the creation of a node.
-Determine if the pathname that we are trying to create starts at the root
-directory or is relative to the current directory using the
-``rtems_filesystem_get_start_loc()`` function.
+ If the pathname is a valid location to create a node, verify that a
+ filesystem specific mknod() function exists.
-Determine if the pathname leads to a valid directory that can be accessed for
-the creation of a node.
-
-If the pathname is a valid location to create a node, verify that a filesystem
-specific mknod() function exists.
-
-If the mknod() function exists, call the filesystem specific mknod() function.
-Pass the name, mode, device type and the location information associated with
-the directory under which the node will be created.
+ If the mknod() function exists, call the filesystem specific mknod()
+ function. Pass the name, mode, device type and the location information
+ associated with the directory under which the node will be created.
mount
=====
-**File:**
-
-mount.c
-
-Arguments (Not a standard POSIX call):
-
-.. code-block:: c
+File:
+ ``mount.c``
- rtems_filesystem_mount_table_entry_t **mt_entry,
+ Arguments (Not a standard POSIX call):
-If the mount operation is successful, this pointer to a pointer will be set to
-reference the mount table chain entry that has been allocated for this file
-system mount.
+ .. code-block:: c
-.. code-block:: c
+ rtems_filesystem_mount_table_entry_t **mt_entry,
- rtems_filesystem_operations_table *fs_ops,
+ If the mount operation is successful, this pointer to a pointer will be set
+ to reference the mount table chain entry that has been allocated for this
+ file system mount.
-This is a pointer to a table of functions that are associated with the file
-system that we are about to mount. This is the mechanism to selected file
-system type without keeping a dynamic database of all possible file system
-types that are valid for the mount operation. Using this method, it is only
-necessary to configure the filesystems that we wish to use into the RTEMS
-build. Unused filesystems types will not be drawn into the build.
+ .. code-block:: c
-.. code-block:: c
+ rtems_filesystem_operations_table *fs_ops,
- char *fsoptions,
+ This is a pointer to a table of functions that are associated with the file
+ system that we are about to mount. This is the mechanism to selected file
+ system type without keeping a dynamic database of all possible file system
+ types that are valid for the mount operation. Using this method, it is only
+ necessary to configure the filesystems that we wish to use into the RTEMS
+ build. Unused filesystems types will not be drawn into the build.
-This argument points to a string that selects mounting for read only
-access or read/write access. Valid states are "RO" and "RW"
+ .. code-block:: c
-.. code-block:: c
+ char *fsoptions,
- char *device,
+ This argument points to a string that selects mounting for read only access
+ or read/write access. Valid states are "RO" and "RW"
-This argument is reserved for the name of a device that will be used to access
-the filesystem information. Current filesystem implementations are memory based
-and do not require a device to access filesystem information.
+ .. code-block:: c
-.. code-block:: c
+ char *device,
- char *mount_point
+ This argument is reserved for the name of a device that will be used to
+ access the filesystem information. Current filesystem implementations are
+ memory based and do not require a device to access filesystem information.
-This is a pathname to a directory in a currently mounted filesystem that allows
-read, write and execute permissions. If successful, the node found by
-evaluating this name, is stored in the mt_entry.
+ .. code-block:: c
-**Processing:**
+ char *mount_point
-This routine will handle the mounting of a filesystem on a mount point. If the
-operation is successful, a pointer to the mount table chain entry associated
-with the mounted filesystem will be returned to the calling function. The
-specifics about the processing required at the mount point and within the
-filesystem being mounted is isolated in the filesystem specific mount() and
-fsmount_me() functions. This allows the generic mount() function to remain
-unaltered even if new filesystem types are introduced.
+ This is a pathname to a directory in a currently mounted filesystem that
+ allows read, write and execute permissions. If successful, the node found
+ by evaluating this name, is stored in the mt_entry.
-**Development Comments:**
+Processing:
+ This routine will handle the mounting of a filesystem on a mount point. If
+ the operation is successful, a pointer to the mount table chain entry
+ associated with the mounted filesystem will be returned to the calling
+ function. The specifics about the processing required at the mount point
+ and within the filesystem being mounted is isolated in the filesystem
+ specific mount() and fsmount_me() functions. This allows the generic
+ mount() function to remain unaltered even if new filesystem types are
+ introduced.
-This routine will use get_file_system_options() to determine if the mount
-options are valid ("RO" or "RW").
+Development Comments:
+ This routine will use get_file_system_options() to determine if the mount
+ options are valid ("RO" or "RW").
-It confirms that a filesystem ops-table has been selected.
+ It confirms that a filesystem ops-table has been selected.
-Space is allocated for a mount table entry and selective elements of the
-temporary mount table entry are initialized.
+ Space is allocated for a mount table entry and selective elements of the
+ temporary mount table entry are initialized.
-If a mount point is specified: The mount point is examined to determine that it
-is a directory and also has the appropriate permissions to allow a filesystem
-to be mounted.
+ If a mount point is specified: The mount point is examined to determine
+ that it is a directory and also has the appropriate permissions to allow a
+ filesystem to be mounted.
-The current mount table chain is searched to determine that there is not
-another filesystem mounted at the mount point we are trying to mount onto.
+ The current mount table chain is searched to determine that there is not
+ another filesystem mounted at the mount point we are trying to mount onto.
-If a mount function is defined in the ops table for the filesystem containing
-the mount point, it is called at this time.
+ If a mount function is defined in the ops table for the filesystem
+ containing the mount point, it is called at this time.
-If no mount point is specified: Processing if performed to set up the mount
-table chain entry as the base filesystem.
+ If no mount point is specified: Processing if performed to set up the mount
+ table chain entry as the base filesystem.
-If the fsmount_me() function is specified for ops-table of the filesystem being
-mounted, that function is called to initialize for the new filesystem.
+ If the fsmount_me() function is specified for ops-table of the filesystem
+ being mounted, that function is called to initialize for the new
+ filesystem.
-On successful completion, the temporary mount table entry will be placed on the
-mount table chain to record the presence of the mounted filesystem.
+ On successful completion, the temporary mount table entry will be placed on
+ the mount table chain to record the presence of the mounted filesystem.
open
====
-**File:**
+File:
+ ``open.c``
-open.c
+Processing:
+ This routine is layered on both RTEMS calls and filesystem specific
+ implementations of the open() function. These functional interfaces should
+ not change for new filesystems and therefore this code should be stable as
+ new file systems are introduced.
-**Processing:**
+Development Comments:
+ This routine will allocate a file control block for the file or device that
+ we are about to open.
-This routine is layered on both RTEMS calls and filesystem specific
-implementations of the open() function. These functional interfaces should not
-change for new filesystems and therefore this code should be stable as new file
-systems are introduced.
+ It will then test to see if the pathname exists. If it does a
+ rtems_filesystem_location_info_t data structure will be filled out. This
+ structure contains information that associates node information, filesystem
+ specific functions and mount table chain information with the pathname.
-**Development Comments:**
+ If the create option has been it will attempt to create a node for a
+ regular file along the specified path. If a file already exists along this
+ path, an error will be generated; otherwise, a node will be allocated for
+ the file under the filesystem that contains the pathname. When a new node
+ is created, it is also evaluated so that an appropriate
+ rtems_filesystem_location_info_t data structure can be filled out for the
+ newly created node.
-This routine will allocate a file control block for the file or device that we
-are about to open.
+ If the file exists or the new file was created successfully, the file
+ control block structure will be initialized with handler table information,
+ node information and the rtems_filesystem_location_info_t data structure
+ that describes the node and filesystem data in detail.
-It will then test to see if the pathname exists. If it does a
-rtems_filesystem_location_info_t data structure will be filled out. This
-structure contains information that associates node information, filesystem
-specific functions and mount table chain information with the pathname.
+ If an open() function exists in the filesystem specific handlers table for
+ the node that we are trying to open, it will be called at this time.
-If the create option has been it will attempt to create a node for a regular
-file along the specified path. If a file already exists along this path, an
-error will be generated; otherwise, a node will be allocated for the file under
-the filesystem that contains the pathname. When a new node is created, it is
-also evaluated so that an appropriate rtems_filesystem_location_info_t data
-structure can be filled out for the newly created node.
+ If any error is detected in the process, cleanup is performed. It consists
+ of freeing the file control block structure that was allocated at the
+ beginning of the generic open() routine.
-If the file exists or the new file was created successfully, the file control
-block structure will be initialized with handler table information, node
-information and the rtems_filesystem_location_info_t data structure that
-describes the node and filesystem data in detail.
-
-If an open() function exists in the filesystem specific handlers table for the
-node that we are trying to open, it will be called at this time.
-
-If any error is detected in the process, cleanup is performed. It consists of
-freeing the file control block structure that was allocated at the beginning of
-the generic open() routine.
-
-On a successful open(), the index into the file descriptor table will be
-calculated and returned to the calling routine.
+ On a successful open(), the index into the file descriptor table will be
+ calculated and returned to the calling routine.
opendir
=======
-**File:**
-
-opendir.c
-
-**Processing:**
+File:
+ ``opendir.c``
-This routine will attempt to open a directory for read access. It will setup a
-DIR control structure that will be used to access directory information. This
-routine is layered on the generic open() routine and filesystem specific
-directory processing routines.
+Processing:
+ This routine will attempt to open a directory for read access. It will
+ setup a DIR control structure that will be used to access directory
+ information. This routine is layered on the generic open() routine and
+ filesystem specific directory processing routines.
-**Development Comments:**
-
-The BSD group provided this routine.
+Development Comments:
+ The BSD group provided this routine.
pathconf
========
-**File:**
-
-pathconf.c
-
-**Processing:**
+File:
+ ``pathconf.c``
-This routine will obtain the value of one of the path configuration parameters
-and return it to the calling routine. It is layered on the generic open() and
-fpathconf() functions. These interfaces should not change with the addition of
-new filesystem types.
+Processing:
+ This routine will obtain the value of one of the path configuration
+ parameters and return it to the calling routine. It is layered on the
+ generic open() and fpathconf() functions. These interfaces should not
+ change with the addition of new filesystem types.
-**Development Comments:**
+Development Comments:
+ This routine will try to open the file indicated by path.
-This routine will try to open the file indicated by path.
+ If successful, the file descriptor will be used to access the pathconf
+ value specified by ``name`` using the fpathconf() function.
-If successful, the file descriptor will be used to access the pathconf value
-specified by ``name`` using the fpathconf() function.
-
-The file that was accessed is then closed.
+ The file that was accessed is then closed.
read
====
-**File:**
-
-deviceio.c
+File:
+ ``deviceio.c``
-**Processing:**
+Processing:
+ This routine is layered on a set of RTEMS calls and filesystem specific
+ read operations. The functions are layered in such a way as to isolate them
+ from change as new filesystems are introduced.
-This routine is layered on a set of RTEMS calls and filesystem specific read
-operations. The functions are layered in such a way as to isolate them from
-change as new filesystems are introduced.
+Development Comments:
+ This routine will examine the type of file descriptor it is sent.
-**Development Comments:**
+ If the file descriptor is associated with a network device, the read
+ function will be mapped to a special network handler. The return code from
+ the network handler will then be sent as the return code from generic
+ read() function.
-This routine will examine the type of file descriptor it is sent.
+ For file descriptors that are associated with the filesystem the following
+ sequence will be performed:
-If the file descriptor is associated with a network device, the read function
-will be mapped to a special network handler. The return code from the network
-handler will then be sent as the return code from generic read() function.
+ #. Obtain the file control block associated with the file descriptor
-For file descriptors that are associated with the filesystem the following
-sequence will be performed:
+ #. Range check the file descriptor
-# Obtain the file control block associated with the file descriptor
+ #. Determine that the buffer pointer is not invalid
-# Range check the file descriptor
+ #. Check that the count is not zero
-# Determine that the buffer pointer is not invalid
+ #. Check the file control block to see if we have permissions to read
-# Check that the count is not zero
+ #. If there is a read function in the handler table, invoke the handler
+ table read() function
-# Check the file control block to see if we have permissions to read
+ #. Use the return code from the handler table read function(number of bytes
+ read) to increment the offset element of the file control block
-# If there is a read function in the handler table, invoke the handler table
- read() function
-
-# Use the return code from the handler table read function(number of bytes
- read) to increment the offset element of the file control block
-
-# Return the number of bytes read to the calling program
+ #. Return the number of bytes read to the calling program
readdir
=======
-**File:**
-
-readdir.c
-
-**Processing:**
-
-This routine was acquired from the BSD group. It has not been altered from its
-original form.
+File:
+ ``readdir.c``
-**Development Comments:**
+Processing:
+ This routine was acquired from the BSD group. It has not been altered from
+ its original form.
-The routine calls a customized getdents() function that is provided by the
-user. This routine provides the filesystem specific aspects of reading a
-directory.
+Development Comments:
+ The routine calls a customized getdents() function that is provided by the
+ user. This routine provides the filesystem specific aspects of reading a
+ directory.
-It is layered on the read() function in the directory handler table. This
-function has been mapped to the Imfs_dir_read() function.
+ It is layered on the read() function in the directory handler table. This
+ function has been mapped to the Imfs_dir_read() function.
unmount
=======
-**File:**
+File:
+ ``unmount.c``
-unmount.c
+Processing:
+ This routine will attempt to dismount a mounted filesystem and then free
+ all resources that were allocated for the management of that filesystem.
-**Processing:**
+Development Comments:
+ - This routine will determine if there are any filesystems currently
+ mounted under the filesystem that we are trying to dismount. This would
+ prevent the dismount of the filesystem.
-This routine will attempt to dismount a mounted filesystem and then free all
-resources that were allocated for the management of that filesystem.
+ - It will test to see if the current directory is in the filesystem that we
+ are attempting to dismount. This would prevent the dismount of the
+ filesystem.
-**Development Comments:**
+ - It will scan all the currently open file descriptors to determine is
+ there is an open file descriptor to a file in the filesystem that we are
+ attempting to unmount().
-- This routine will determine if there are any filesystems currently mounted
- under the filesystem that we are trying to dismount. This would prevent the
- dismount of the filesystem.
+ If the above preconditions are met then the following sequence is
+ performed:
-- It will test to see if the current directory is in the filesystem that we are
- attempting to dismount. This would prevent the dismount of the filesystem.
+ #. Call the filesystem specific unmount() function for the filesystem that
+ contains the mount point. This routine should indicate that the mount
+ point no longer has a filesystem mounted below it.
-- It will scan all the currently open file descriptors to determine is there is
- an open file descriptor to a file in the filesystem that we are attempting to
- unmount().
+ #. Call the filesystem specific fsunmount_me() function for the mounted
+ filesystem that we are trying to unmount(). This routine should clean up
+ any resources that are no longer needed for the management of the file
+ system being un-mounted.
-If the above preconditions are met then the following sequence is performed:
+ #. Extract the mount table entry for the filesystem that was just dismounted
+ from the mount table chain.
-# Call the filesystem specific unmount() function for the filesystem that
- contains the mount point. This routine should indicate that the mount point
- no longer has a filesystem mounted below it.
-
-# Call the filesystem specific fsunmount_me() function for the mounted
- filesystem that we are trying to unmount(). This routine should clean up any
- resources that are no longer needed for the management of the file system
- being un-mounted.
-
-# Extract the mount table entry for the filesystem that was just dismounted
- from the mount table chain.
-
-# Free the memory associated with the extracted mount table entry.
+ #. Free the memory associated with the extracted mount table entry.
eval
====
-**File:**
-
-XXX
-
-**Processing:**
+File:
+ ``XXX``
-XXX
+Processing:
+ XXX
-**Development Comments:**
-
-XXX
+Development Comments:
+ XXX
getdentsc
=========
-**File:**
-
-XXX
-
-**Processing:**
-
-XXX
+File:
+ ``XXX``
-**Development Comments:**
+Processing:
+ XXX
-XXX
+Development Comments:
+ XXX