noteSideEffect()

Synopsis

Records a dependency between Part+RuleName pairs. In normal operation, Intent records dependencies between "slots" (See Note) automatically. No action is required by the rule writer. However, there are certain instances where it is desirable to explicitly declare a dependency, typically when operations occur outside of Intent's control, or through a side-effect.

Note: A "slot" on a Part is (virtual) place set aside for recording dependencies between Parts . Technically, dependencies are recorded between slots, not Parts or rules . This is necessary because a Part might not have a rule that is being referenced, yet it still must be able to record the fact that it was referenced.

Syntax

noteSideEffect ( modifyingPart As Part, _
                 modifyingSlot As Name, _
                 modifiedPart As Part, _
                 modifiedSlot As Name ) As Integer 

Argument	Type	Description
modifyingPart	Part	The Part owning the slot causing the modification.
modifyingSlot	Name	The name of the slot causing the modification.
modifiedPart	Part	The Part being modified.
modifiedSlot	Name	The name of the slot being modified.