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Can anyone tell me the type for parameters to CPI-C calls in 'C'.  Specifically, 
when passing integer values to a call.


For example, the SAA CPI-C Manual specifies:

Set_Deallocate_Type:

   cmdsdt( conv_id, deallocate_type, return_code)

   conv_id (input)
   deallocate_type(input)
   return_code(output)

And the C Pseudonym File specifies:

   CM_ENTRY cmsdt (unsigned char CM_PTR, CM_INT32 CM_PTR, CM_INT32 CM_PTR)

   where CM_ENTRY is extern void
   and  CM_PTR is *.



I assume my call should then be for example:


   u_char *conv_id;
   int dealloc_type = CM_DEALLOCATE_CONFIRM;
   int rc;

   cmsdt ( conv_id, &dealloc_type, &rc);



Bottom Line:  Is my logic correct in that pointers are required?
              If so, Why was it designed to require passing the address for integer parameters.
              It seems much more obvious to do: cmsdt (conv_id, CM_DEALLOCATE_CONFIRM, &rc);


Thanks for the advice,

Pam Williams
Hewlett-Packard Co
pjw@cup.hp.com