[gmpi] Re: Topic 7.3: Unconnected inputs/outputs

On Thu, May 29, 2003 at 12:32:32 -0700, Tim Hockin wrote:
> > If this one is flagged as being dsconnected and its really zeros, not
> > something else, then this gets my vote.
> 
> This option implies ALWAYS.  unconnected ports are ALWAYS given zero-filled
> input.

Yes.
 
> > It means that you can still run with one inner loop in the general case
> > where you dont care, and if you do care you can still alter your
> > behaviour.
> 
> I think you're really advocating C, then.  Some flag to identify
> disconnected (if the plugin cares) or zero-filled (if the plugin demands
> it).  Is that correct?

No, because I dont think the plugin should express anything, less
complexity = more chance of correct implmentations.

If the plugin ignores the buffer (dis)connected state it will work, if the
plugin checks the state it will be able to respond apropriatly. No
supprises.

- Steve

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