Message Specification--Detail Tab

Figure 80 Message Specification--Detail Tab

Refer to the descriptions in the Introduction to Specifications chapter for information on the specification elements not covered in the following section.

Synchronization

Use these options to specify concurrency semantics for the operation named in the Synchronization field.

Table 14 Synchronization Options

Type	Description
Simple (default)	The message has a single thread of control.
Synchronous	The operation proceeds only when the client sends a message to the supplier and the supplier accepts the message.
Balking	The client passes a message only if the supplier is immediately ready to accept the message; the client abandons the message if the supplier is not ready.
Timeout	The client abandons a message if the supplier cannot handle the message within a specified amount of time.
Asynchronous	The client sends a message to the supplier for processing and continues to execute its code without waiting for or relying on the supplier's receipt of the message.

Frequency

Use these options to indicate whether the message is sent periodically or aperiodically.

Table 15 Frequency Options

Type	Description
Aperiodic	The message is sent at irregular intervals, or does not have a regular interval.
Periodic	The message is sent at regular intervals.