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Interfaceosid.control.InputLookupSession
Implementsosid.OsidSession
Description

This session provides methods for retrieving Input objects. The Input represents a fixed connection between two Scenes.

This session defines views that offer differing behaviors when retrieving multiple objects.

  • comparative view: elements may be silently omitted or re-ordered
  • plenary view: provides a complete set or is an error condition
  • isolated trigger view: All input methods in this session operate, retrieve and pertain to inputs defined explicitly in the current trigger. Using an isolated view is useful for managing Inputs with the InputAdminSession.
  • federated trigger view: All input methods in this session operate, retrieve and pertain to all inputs defined in this trigger and any other inputs implicitly available in this trigger through trigger inheritence.
  • effective input view: All input lookup methods return inputs where the current date falls in between the effective dates inclusive.
  • any effective input view: input of any effective date are returned from methods.

Generally, the comparative view should be used for most applications as it permits operation even if there is data that cannot be accessed. The methods useFederatedSystemView() and useIsolatedSystemView() behave as a radio group and one should be selected before invoking any lookup methods.

MethodgetSystemId
Description

Gets the System Id associated with this session.

Returnosid.id.Idthe System Id associated with this session
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetSystem
Description

Gets the System associated with this session.

Returnosid.control.Systemthe system
ErrorsOPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodcanLookupInputs
Description

Tests if this user can perform Input lookups. A return of true does not guarantee successful authorization. A return of false indicates that it is known all methods in this session will result in a PERMISSION_DENIED. This is intended as a hint to an application that may opt not to offer lookup operations to unauthorized users.

Returnboolean false if lookup methods are not authorized, true otherwise
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethoduseComparativeInputView
Description

The returns from the lookup methods may omit or translate elements based on this session, such as authorization, and not result in an error. This view is used when greater interoperability is desired at the expense of precision.

CompliancemandatoryThis method is must be implemented.
MethodusePlenaryInputView
Description

A complete view of the Input returns is desired. Methods will return what is requested or result in an error. This view is used when greater precision is desired at the expense of interoperability.

CompliancemandatoryThis method is must be implemented.
MethoduseFederatedSystemView
Description

Federates the view for methods in this session. A federated view will include inputs in systems which are children of this trigger in the system hierarchy.

CompliancemandatoryThis method is must be implemented.
MethoduseIsolatedSystemView
Description

Isolates the view for methods in this session. An isolated view restricts lookups to this system only.

CompliancemandatoryThis method is must be implemented.
MethoduseEffectiveInputView
Description

Only inputs whose effective dates are current are returned by methods in this session.

CompliancemandatoryThis method is must be implemented.
MethoduseAnyEffectiveInputView
Description

All input of any effective dates are returned by methods in this session.

CompliancemandatoryThis method is must be implemented.
MethodgetInput
Description

Gets the Input specified by its Id.

In plenary mode, the exact Id is found or a NOT_FOUND results. Otherwise, the returned Input may have a different Id than requested, such as the case where a duplicate Id was assigned to a Input and retained for compatibility.

In effective mode, inputs are returned whose effective dates fall within the current date inclusive. In any effective mode, effective and expired inputs are returned.

Parametersosid.id.IdinputId Id of the Input
Returnosid.control.Inputthe input
ErrorsNOT_FOUND inputId not found
NULL_ARGUMENT inputId is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method is must be implemented.
MethodgetInputsByIds
Description

Gets a InputList corresponding to the given IdList.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all of the inputs specified in the Id list, in the order of the list, including duplicates, or an error results if an Id in the supplied list is not found or inaccessible. Otherwise, inaccessible Inputs may be omitted from the list and may present the elements in any order including returning a unique set.

In effective mode, inputs are returned whose effective dates fall within the current date inclusive. In any effective mode, effective and expired inputs are returned.

Parametersosid.id.IdListinputIdsthe list of Ids to retrieve
Returnosid.control.InputListthe returned Input list
ErrorsNOT_FOUNDan Id was not found
NULL_ARGUMENT inputIds is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetInputsByGenusType
Description

Gets a InputList corresponding to the given input genus Type which does not include inputs of genus types derived from the specified Type.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known inputs or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those inputs that are accessible through this session.

In effective mode, inputs are returned whose effective dates fall within the current date inclusive. In any effective mode, effective and expired inputs are returned.

Parametersosid.type.TypeinputGenusTypean input genus type
Returnosid.control.InputListthe returned Input list
ErrorsNULL_ARGUMENT inputGenusType is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetInputsByParentGenusType
Description

Gets a InputList corresponding to the given input genus Type and include any additional inputs with genus types derived from the specified Type.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known inputs or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those inputs that are accessible through this session.

In effective mode, inputs are returned whose effective dates fall within the current date inclusive. In any effective mode, effective and expired inputs are returned.

Parametersosid.type.TypeinputGenusTypean input genus type
Returnosid.control.InputListthe returned Input list
ErrorsNULL_ARGUMENT inputGenusType is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetInputsByRecordType
Description

Gets a InputList containing the given input record Type.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known inputs or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those inputs that are accessible through this session.

In effective mode, inputs are returned whose effective dates fall within the current date inclusive. In any effective mode, effective and expired inputs are returned.

Parametersosid.type.TypeinputRecordTypean input record type
Returnosid.control.InputListthe returned Input list
ErrorsNULL_ARGUMENT inputRecordType is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetInputsOnDate
Description

Gets a list of inputs effective during the entire given date range inclusive but not confined to the date range.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known inputs or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those inputs that are accessible through this session.

In effective mode, inputs are returned that are currently effective in addition to being effective in the given date range. In any effective mode, effective inputs and those currently expired are returned.

Parametersosid.calendaring.DateTimefromstart of date range
osid.calendaring.DateTimetoend of date range
Returnosid.control.InputListthe returned Input list
ErrorsINVALID_ARGUMENT from is greater than to
NULL_ARGUMENT from or to is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetInputsForDevice
Description

Gets a list of inputs for a device.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known inputs or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those inputs that are accessible through this session.

In effective mode, inputs are returned that are currently effective. In any effective mode, effective inputs and those currently expired are returned.

Parametersosid.id.IddeviceIda device Id
Returnosid.control.InputListthe returned Input list
ErrorsNULL_ARGUMENT deviceId is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetInputsForDeviceOnDate
Description

Gets a list of inputs for a device and effective during the entire given date range inclusive but not confined to the date range.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known inputs or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those inputs that are accessible through this session.

In effective mode, inputs are returned that are currently effective in addition to being effective in the given date range. In any effective mode, effective inputs and those currently expired are returned.

Parametersosid.id.IddeviceIda device Id
osid.calendaring.DateTimefromstart of date range
osid.calendaring.DateTimetoend of date range
Returnosid.control.InputListthe returned Input list
ErrorsINVALID_ARGUMENT from is greater than to
NULL_ARGUMENT deviceId, from, or to is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetInputsForController
Description

Gets a list of inputs for a controller.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known inputs or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those inputs that are accessible through this session.

In effective mode, inputs are returned that are currently effective. In any effective mode, effective inputs and those currently expired are returned.

Parametersosid.id.IdcontrollerIda controller Id
Returnosid.control.InputListthe returned Input list
ErrorsNULL_ARGUMENT controllerId is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetInputsForControllerOnDate
Description

Gets a list of inputs for a controller and effective during the entire given date range inclusive but not confined to the date range.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known inputs or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those inputs that are accessible through this session.

In effective mode, inputs are returned that are currently effective in addition to being effective in the given date range. In any effective mode, effective inputs and those currently expired are returned.

Parametersosid.id.IdcontrollerIda controller Id
osid.calendaring.DateTimefromstart of date range
osid.calendaring.DateTimetoend of date range
Returnosid.control.InputListthe returned Input list
ErrorsINVALID_ARGUMENT from is greater than to
NULL_ARGUMENT controllerId, from or to is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetInputsForDeviceAndController
Description

Gets a list of inputs for a device and controller.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known inputs or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those inputs that are accessible through this session.

In effective mode, inputs are returned that are currently effective. In any effective mode, effective inputs and those currently expired are returned.

Parametersosid.id.IddeviceIda device Id
osid.id.IdcontrollerIda controller Id
Returnosid.control.InputListthe returned Input list
ErrorsNULL_ARGUMENT deviceId or controllerId is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetInputsForDeviceAndControllerOnDate
Description

Gets a list of inputs for the device and controller and effective during the entire given date range inclusive but not confined to the date range.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known inputs or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those inputs that are accessible through this session.

In effective mode, inputs are returned that are currently effective in addition to being effective in the given date range. In any effective mode, effective inputs and those currently expired are returned.

Parametersosid.id.IddeviceIda device Id
osid.id.IdcontrollerIda controller Id
osid.calendaring.DateTimefromstart of date range
osid.calendaring.DateTimetoend of date range
Returnosid.control.InputListthe returned Input list
ErrorsINVALID_ARGUMENT from is greater than to
NULL_ARGUMENT device, controllerId, from, or to is null
OPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.
MethodgetInputs
Description

Gets all Inputs.

In plenary mode, the returned list contains all known inputs or an error results. Otherwise, the returned list may contain only those inputs that are accessible through this session.

In effective mode, inputs are returned that are currently effective. In any effective mode, effective inputs and those currently expired are returned.

Returnosid.control.InputLista list of Inputs
ErrorsOPERATION_FAILEDunable to complete request
PERMISSION_DENIEDauthorization failure
CompliancemandatoryThis method must be implemented.