Re: How do you assign dynamic PostScript file names?

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From: Aandi Inston
Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 09:10

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I don't know the details - I've never had to do it on Windows.  The
idea is simple - a mutex is something that only one task, process or
thread can own.  So if your program asks for a particular mutex, and
nobody else has it, your program continues.  When you are finished you
free the mutex.

If another program asks for the mutex it will normally just wait - as
if asking for a response from a slow network link or user input. The
request will complete only when the mutex is released.  

Try searching MSDN library for "mutex" - I think it will give you what
you need.

Also, consider whether other parts of your application need this (e.g.
writing a log file). It is surprising how many problems will show up
every few months but can be eliminated by a mutex.

Aandi Inston

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