I want to get the count of a semaphore without tripping the signaled/non-signaled state. But no matter what I can think of, I'd have to do it at one point or another. How can I accomplish this regardless of the maximum value and current value?
I want to get the count of a semaphore without tripping the signaled/non-signaled state. But no matter what I can think of, I'd have to do it at one point or another. How can I accomplish this regardless of the maximum value and current value?
Well, what about managing the semaphore objects inside a class ? I don't know if there's a direct way to get to the count of the semaphore (except with the ReleaseSemaphore function but in this case it's not a valid option), but depending on how you use the semaphore object, it might be a valid option. Or it might not.
I hate real numbers.
I've thought of that, but the whole idea is that my API can handle semaphores created and managed by other programs by use of Win32 API. If I use a class, it'll screw everything up.
Even if there were a "GetSemCount()" function, the returned count would only be a *snapshot* at the point in time the function was called.
So what would you do with that information? Why do you need it?
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Windows takes care of the semaphore count and functionality. You just use it.
Yeah... the more I think about it, the more I realize my original idea is in vain. Thanks for replying anyhow.
