Chapter 1    Using External Methods and External Functions

This chapter covers the following topics.

• Using External Methods

  • Writing External Methods

  • Example of a C++ External Method

• Using External Functions

  • Parameter Mapping to C Data Types

  • Parameter Mapping to a Windows Data Type

  • C++ Structure or Class Support

  • Using Real Primitive Types in External Functions

  • Parameter Passing Conventions

  • Unicode Awareness

  • Calling External Functions from JADE Thin Clients

• Handling Faults