Description Structure for API Functions

The description structure of each service routine is as follows:

_exampleRoutine

Function

A short description of the service’s functionality.

Syntax

The syntax is specified here in the form of a C function prototype.

Description

This section contains a detailed description of the service routine, a description of the parameters as well as further details and notes that the user should be aware of or take into consideration when using the service routine.

Return code

(if applicable)

Type and value range of the return code (if available) and its significance are specified here.

Example

The example demonstrates a typical usage of the described function.

See also

List of related functions.

Hint

(if applicable)

Some of the function descriptions include a hint providing additional useful information.