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class CIMConstMethod;

class CIMMethodRep;

/** The CIMMethod class is used to represent CIM methods in Pegasus. A Pegasus CIMMethod

/** The CIMMethod class is used to represent CIM methods in Pegasus.

consists of the following entities:

A CIMMethod consists of the following entities:

<ul>

<li>Name of the method, a CIMName. The name must be a legal name for a

<li>Name of the method, a \Ref{CIMName}.

CIMProperty or Method \Ref{CIMName}.

<li>CIM type of the return value of the method, a \Ref{CIMType}. This is any

<li>CIM type of the method return value, a \Ref{CIMType}.

of the predefined CIM types (for example: Boolean).

<li>Optional qualifiers (see \Ref{CIMQualifier}) for the method. A method

<li>Optional qualifiers (see \Ref{CIMQualifier}) for the method.

can contain zero or more CIMQualifiers and methods are provided to

A method can contain zero or more CIMQualifiers.

manipulate the set of qualifiers attached to a CIMMethod object.

<li>Optional parameters (see \Ref{CIMParameter}) for the method.

<li>Optional parameters (see \Ref{CIMParameter} for the method which are

A CIMMethod may contain zero or more CIMParameters.

the parameters to be placed on a CIM Method operation. A CIMMethod can

contain zero or more CIMParameters and methods are provided in CIMMethod

to manipulate the set of CIMParameters attached to a CIMMethod object.

</ul>

In addition a CIMMethod contains the following internal attributes:

In addition, a CIMMethod contains the following internal attributes:

<ul>

<li>propagated - An attribute defining whether this CIMMethod is

propagated from a superclass. Note that this is normally set as part of

propagated from a superclass. Note that this is normally set as part

completing the definition of objects (resolving) when they are placed in a

of completing the definition of objects (resolving) when they are

repository and is NOT automatically set when creating a local object. It

created as part of a CIM schema and is NOT automatically set when

is part of the context of the object within the repository. It can only

creating a local object. It can only be logically set in context of

logically be set in context of the superclass of which this CIMMethod is

the schema in which the CIMMethod is defined.

defined.

<li>classOrigin - An attribute defining the class in which

<li>ClassOrigin - An attribute defining the superclass in which this

this CIMMethod was originally defined. This is normally set within the

CIMMethod was originally defined. This is normally set within the context

context of the schema in which the CIMMethod is defined.

of the CIM Server context of other CIM objects (for example, a

This attribute is available from objects retrieved from the CIM

repository). This attribute is available from objects retrieved from the

Server, for example, and provides information on the defintion

CIM Server, for example and provides information on the defintion of this method in the class hiearchy

of this method in the class hierarchy. Together the

(this object or a superclass or instance of a superclass)was originally

propagated and ClassOrigin attributes can be used to determine if

defined. Together the propagated and ClassOrigin attributes can be used

methods originated with the current object or were inherited from

to determine if methods originated with the current object or were

higher levels in the hiearchy.

inherited from higher levels in the hiearchy.

</ul>

CIMMethods are generally in the context of a CIMClass.

A CIMMethod is generally defined in the context of a \Ref{CIMClass}.

CIMMethod is a shared class that uses shared representations, meaning that multiple

CIMMethod uses shared representations, meaning that multiple

CIMMethods objects may refer to the came copy of data. Assignment and copy

CIMMethod objects may refer to the same copy of data. Assignment and copy

operators create new references to the same data, not distinct copies. A distinct copy

operators create new references to the same data, not distinct copies.

may be created using teh clone method.

A distinct copy may be created using the clone method.

{@link Shared Classes}

@see CIMConstMethod

@see CIMParameters

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{

public:

/** Creates a new unitialized CIMMethod object.

/** Creates a new uninitialized CIMMethod object.

The only thing that can be done with this object is to copy another object

The only thing that can be done with this object is to copy another

into it. Other methods such as setName, etc. will fail with an

object into it. Other methods, such as setName, will fail with an

UnitializedObjectException. The object has the state unitialized which

UninitializedObjectException. The object has an uninitialized state,

can be tested with the isUnitialized() method.

which can be tested with the isUninitialized method.

@see isUnitialized()

@see isUninitialized()

@see UnitializedObjectException

@see UninitializedObjectException

CIMMethod();

/** Creates a new CIMMethod object from another CIMMethod object.

The new CIMMethodObject references the same copy of data as the

The new CIMMethod object references the same copy of data as the

specified object; no copy is made.

@param x CIMMethod object from which to create the new CIMMethod object.

Example:

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CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

const CIMMethod cm1(m1);

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CIMMethod(const CIMMethod& x);

/** Creates a CIMMethod object with the specified name and other input attributes.

/** Creates a CIMMethod object with the specified attributes.

@param name CIMName defining the name for the method.

@param type CIMType defining method return data type.

@param type CIMType defining the method return type.

@param classOrigin (optional) CIMName representing the class origin. Note

@param classOrigin (optional) CIMName representing the class origin.

that this should normally not be used. If not provided set to

Note that this should normally not be used. If not provided set to

CIMName() (Null name).

@param propagated Optional flag indicating whether the definition of the

@param propagated Optional flag indicating whether the definition of

CIM Method is local to the CIM Class (respectively, Instance) in which

the CIM Method is local to the CIM Class (respectively, Instance)

it appears, or was propagated without modification from the a

in which it appears, or was propagated without modification from

Superclass. Default is false. Note that this attribute is normally

a superclass. Default is false. Note that this attribute is

not set by CIM Clients but is used internally within the CIM

normally not set by CIM Clients but is used internally within the

Server.

CIM Server.

Example:

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CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

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Boolean propagated = false);

/** Destructor for the CIMMethod. The shared data copy remains valid until

all referring objects are destructed

all referring objects are destructed.

{@link Shared Classes}

~CIMMethod();

/** The assignment operator assigns one CIM method to another.

/** The assignment operator assigns one CIMMethod to another.

After the assignment, both CIMMethod objects refer to the same

data copy; a distinct copy is not created.

@param x CIMMethod object from which to assign this CIMMethod object.

Example:

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void setName(const CIMName& name);

/** Gets the method return data type.

/** Gets the method return type.

@return CIMType containing the method return data type for this

@return A CIMType containing the method return type.

method.

@exception UninitializedObjectException Thrown if the object is not

@exception Throws UnitializedObjectException if object is not

initialized.

Example:

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CIMType getType() const;

/** Sets the method return data type to the specified CIMtype.

/** Sets the method return type to the specified CIMType.

This is the type of the CIMValue

that is returned on a CIM method invocation

that is returned on a CIM method invocation.

@param type CIMType to be set into the CIMMethod object.

@exception Throws UnitializedObjectException if object is not

@exception UninitializedObjectException Thrown if the object is not

initialized.

Example:

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CIMMethod m1();

CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

m1.setName(CIMName ("getVersion"));

assert(m1.setType(CIMTYPE_STRING));

assert(m1.getName() == CIMName ("getVersion"));

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void setType(CIMType type);

/** Gets the class in which this method was defined. This information

is normally available with methods that are part of classes and

is normally available with methods that are part of a schema

instances returned from a CIM Server.

returned from a CIM Server.

@return CIMName containing the classOrigin field.

@return CIMName containing the classOrigin attribute.

const CIMName& getClassOrigin() const;

/** Sets the ClassOrigin attribute with the classname defined on

/** Sets the classOrigin attribute with the specified class name.

the input parameter. Normally this method is used internally

Normally this method is used internally by a CIM Server when

as part of the use objects containing methods (classes

defining methods in the context of a schema.

and instances) in the context of the CIM Server.

@param classOrigin CIMName parameter defining the name

of the class origin.

of the origin class.

@exception Throws UnitializedObjectException if object is not

@exception UninitializedObjectException Thrown if the object is not

initialized.

void setClassOrigin(const CIMName& classOrigin);

/** Tests the propagated attribute of the object. The propagated attribute

/** Tests the propagated attribute of the object. The propagated

indicates if this method was propagated from a higher level

attribute indicates whether this method was propagated from a

class. Normally this attribute is set as part of putting

higher-level class. Normally this attribute is set as part of

classes into the repository (resolving the class). It is

defining a method in the context of a schema. It is set in

available on methods in classes read from the repository and

methods retrieved from a CIM Server.

on instances that are read from the instance repository.

@return True if method is propagated; otherwise,false.

Boolean getPropagated() const;

/** Sets the Propagated qualifier. Normally this is used by the functions

/** Sets the propagated attribute. Normally this is used by a CIM Server

that resolve classes and instances as part of the installation into

when defining a method in the context of a schema.

a repository.

@param propagated Flag indicating whether the method is propagated

@param propagated Flag indicating method is propagated from superclass propagation.

from a superclass.

True means that the method was propagated from superclass.

@exception UninitializedObjectException Thrown if the object is not

@exception Throws UnitializedObjectException if object is not

initialized.

void setPropagated(Boolean propagated);

/** Adds the specified qualifier to the CIMmethod object.

/** Adds the specified qualifier to the CIMMethod object.

@param x CIMQualifier object representing the qualifier

to be added.

@return The CIMMethod object after adding the specified qualifier.

@exception Throws AlreadyExistsException if the qualifier already exists.

@exception AlreadyExistsException Thrown if the qualifier already

exists in this CIMMethod.

Example:

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CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

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@param name CIMName of the qualifier to be found.

@return Zero origin index of the qualifier found or PEG_NOT_FOUND

if not found.

@exception Throws UnitializedObjectException if object is not

@exception UninitializedObjectException Thrown if the object is not

initialized.

Example:

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/** Gets the CIMQualifier defined by the input parameter.

@param index Zero origin index of the qualifier requested.

@return CIMQualifier object representing the qualifier found.

@exception Throws IndexOutOfBoundsException exception if the index is

@exception IndexOutOfBoundsException Thrown if the index is

outside the range of parameters available from the CIMMethod.

Example:

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CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

m1.addQualifier(CIMQualifier(CIMName ("stuff"), true));

Uint32 posQualifier;

Uint32 posQualifier = m1.findQualifier(CIMName ("stuff"));

posQualifier = m1.findQualifier(CIMName ("stuff"));

if (posQualifier != PEG_NOT_FOUND)

{

CIMQualifier q = m1.getQualifier(posQualifier);

}

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CIMQualifier getQualifier(Uint32 index);

/** Gets the CIMQualifier defined by the input parameter.

@param index Index of the qualifier requested.

@param index Zero origin index of the qualifier requested.

@return CIMConstQualifier object representing the qualifier found.

@return CIMQualifier object representing the qualifier found.

@exception Throws IndexOutOfBoundsException exception if the index is

@exception IndexOutOfBoundsException Thrown if the index is

outside the range of parameters available from the CIMMethod.

Example:

<pre>

CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

m1.addQualifier(CIMQualifier(CIMName ("stuff"), true));

const CIMMethod m2 = m1;

Uint32 posQualifier;

Uint32 posQualifier = m2.findQualifier(CIMName ("stuff"));

posQualifier = m1.findQualifier(CIMName ("stuff"));

if (posQualifier != PEG_NOT_FOUND)

CIMQualifier q = m1.getQualifier(posQualifier);

{

CIMConstQualifier q = m2.getQualifier(posQualifier);

}

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CIMConstQualifier getQualifier(Uint32 index) const;

/** Removes the specified CIMQualifier from this method.

/** Removes the specified qualifier from this method.

@param index Index of the qualifier to remove.

@exception Throws IndexOutOfBoundsException exception if the index is

@exception IndexOutOfBoundsException Thrown if the index is

outside the range of parameters available from the CIMMethod.

Example:

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@param x CIMParameter to be added to the CIM Method.

@return CIMMethod object after the specified parameter is added.

Example:

@exception Throws UnitializedObjectException if object is not

@exception UninitializedObjectException Thrown if the object is not

initialized.

@exception AlreadyExistsException Thrown if the parameter already

exists in this CIMMethod.

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CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

m1.addParameter(CIMParameter(CIMName ("ipaddress"), CIMTYPE_STRING));

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/** Gets the parameter defined by the specified index.

@param index Index for the parameter to be returned.

@return CIMParameter object requested.

@exception Throws IndexOutOfBoundsException if the index is outside

@exception IndexOutOfBoundsException Thrown if the index is outside

the range of available parameters.

Example:

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CIMParameter cp = m1.getParameter(m1.findParameter(CIMName ("ipaddress")));

CIMParameter cp;

Uint32 parameterIndex = m1.findParameter(CIMName ("ipaddress"));

if (parameterIndex != PEG_NOT_FOUND)

{

cp = m1.getParameter(parameterIndex);

}

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CIMParameter getParameter(Uint32 index);

/** Gets the parameter defined for the specified index.

/** Gets the parameter defined by the specified index.

@param index Index for the parameter to be returned.

@return CIMConstParameter object requested.

@return CIMParameter object requested.

@exception Throws IndexOutOfBoundsException if the index is outside

@exception IndexOutOfBoundsException Thrown if the index is outside

the range of available parameters

the range of available parameters.

Example:

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CIMConstParameter cp;

Uint32 parameterIndex = m1.findParameter(CIMName ("ipaddress"));

if (parameterIndex != PEG_NOT_FOUND)

{

cp = m1.getParameter(parameterIndex);

}

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CIMConstParameter getParameter(Uint32 index) const;

/** Removes the CIMParameter defined by the specified index.

/** Removes the parameter defined by the specified index.

@param index Index of the parameter to be removed.

@exception Throws IndexOutOfBoundsException if the index is outside the

@exception IndexOutOfBoundsException Thrown if the index is outside the

range of parameters available from the CIMMethod.

void removeParameter (Uint32 index);

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/** Determines if the object has not been initialized.

@return True if the object has not been initialized;

otherwise false.

otherwise, false.

Example:

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CIMMethod m1;

assert(m1.isUnitialized());

assert(m1.isUninitialized());

</pre>

Boolean isUninitialized() const;

/** Compares with a CIMConstMethod.

@param x CIMConstMethod object for the method to be compared.

@return True if this method is identical to the one specified.

@return True if this method is identical to the one specified;

otherwise, false.

Example:

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CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

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CIMMethod(CIMMethodRep* rep);

/** This method is not implemented. It is defined to explicitly disallow

construction of a CIMMethod from a CIMConstMethod. Because the

CIMMethod class uses a shared representation model, allowing this

construction would effectively allow modification of CIMConstMethod

objects.

PEGASUS_EXPLICIT CIMMethod(const CIMConstMethod& x);

void _checkRep() const;

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/** The CIMConstMethod class is used to represent CIM methods in the

same manner as the CIMMethod class except that the const attribute

is applied to the objects created. This class includes equivalents

to the methods from CIMMethod that are usable in a const object including

to the methods from CIMMethod that are available in a const object,

constructors, (for example: getter methods) and the destructor.

including constructors, accessor methods, and the destructor.

Because the CIMMethod class uses a shared representation model, allowing

the construction of a 'CIMMethod' from a 'const CIMMethod' would

effectively allow modification of a 'const CIMMethod'. The CIMConstMethod

class is used to represent constant CIMMethod objects. Since a

CIMConstMethod cannot be converted to a CIMMethod, its value remains

constant.

REVIEWERS: ATTN: Complete the explanation of why.

@see CIMMethod()

class PEGASUS_COMMON_LINKAGE CIMConstMethod

{

public:

/** Creates a new empty CIMConstMethod object.

/** Creates a new uninitialized CIMConstMethod object.

@see CIMMethod()

The only thing that can be done with this object is to copy another

object into it. Other methods, such as getName, will fail with an

UninitializedObjectException. The object has an uninitialized state,

which can be tested with the isUninitialized method.

@see isUninitialized()

@see UninitializedObjectException

CIMConstMethod();

/** Creates a new CIMConstMethod object from another CIMConstMethod object.

The new CIMMethodObject references the same copy of data as teh specified object,

The new CIMConstMethod object references the same copy of data as the

no copy is made.

specified object; no copy is made.

@param x CIMMethod object from which to create the newCIMMethod object.

@param x CIMConstMethod object from which to create the new

CIMConstMethod object.

Example:

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CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

CIMConstMethod cm1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

const CIMMethod cm1(m1);

CIMConstMethod cm2(m1);

</pre>

{@link Shared Classes}

CIMConstMethod(const CIMConstMethod& x);

/** Creates a new CIMConstMethod object from an

/** Creates a new CIMConstMethod object from a CIMMethod object.

existing CIMMethod object. Creates a pointer

The new CIMConstMethod object references the same copy of data as the

to the existing representation.

specified object; no copy is made.

@return CIMConstMethod object reference.

@param x CIMMethod object from which to create the new

@see CIMMethod()

CIMConstMethod object.

Example:

<pre>

CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

CIMConstMethod cm1(m1);

</pre>

{@link Shared Classes}

CIMConstMethod(const CIMMethod& x);

/** Creates a CIMConstMethod object with the specified name and other input attributes.

/** Creates a CIMConstMethod object with the specified attributes.

@param name CIMName defining the name for the method.

@param type CIMType defining method return data type.

@param type CIMType defining the method return type.

@param classOrigin (optional) CIMName representing the class origin. Note

@param classOrigin (optional) CIMName representing the class origin.

that this should normally not be used. If not provided set to

Note that this should normally not be used. If not provided set to

CIMName() (Null name).

@param propagated Optional flag indicating whether the definition of the

@param propagated Optional flag indicating whether the definition of

CIM Method is local to the CIM Class (respectively, Instance) in which

the CIM Method is local to the CIM Class (respectively, Instance)

it appears, or was propagated without modification from the a

in which it appears, or was propagated without modification from

Superclass. Default is false. Note that this attribute is normally

a superclass. Default is false. Note that this attribute is

not set by CIM Clients but is used internally within the CIM

normally not set by CIM Clients but is used internally within the

Server.

CIM Server.

Example:

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CIMConstMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

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const CIMName& classOrigin = CIMName(),

Boolean propagated = false);

/** Destructor for the CIMConstMethod. The shared data copy remains valid until

/** Destructor for the CIMConstMethod. The shared data copy remains valid

all referring objects are destructed

until all referring objects are destructed.

{@link Shared Classes}

~CIMConstMethod();

/** The assignment operator assigns one CIMConstMethod object to another.

/** The assignment operator assigns one CIMConstMethod to another.

After the assignment, both CIMMethod objects refer to the same

After the assignment, both CIMConstMethod objects refer to the same

data copy; a distinct copy is not created.

@param x CIMConstMethod object from which to assign this

CIMConstMethod object.

Example:

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CIMConstMethod.

After the assignment, both objects refer to the same

data copy; a distinct copy is not created.

@param x CIMConstMethod object from which to assign this

CIMConstMethod object.

Example:

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const CIMName& getName() const;

/** Gets the method return data type.

/** Gets the method return type.

@return CIMType containing the method return data type for this

@return A CIMType containing the method return type.

method.

@exception UninitializedObjectException Thrown if the object is not

initialized.

Example:

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CIMConstMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

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CIMType getType() const;

/** Gets the class in which this method was defined. This information

is normally available with methods that are part of classes and

is normally available with methods that are part of a schema

instances returned from a CIM Server.

returned from a CIM Server.

@return CIMName containing the classOrigin field.

@return CIMName containing the classOrigin attribute.

const CIMName& getClassOrigin() const;

/** Tests the propagated attribute of the object. The propagated attribute

/** Tests the propagated attribute of the object. The propagated

indicates if this method was propagated from a higher level

attribute indicates whether this method was propagated from a

class. Normally this attribute is set as part of putting

higher-level class. Normally this attribute is set as part of

classes into the repository (resolving the class). It is

defining a method in the context of a schema. It is set in

available on methods in classes read from the repository and

methods retrieved from a CIM Server.

on instances that are read from the instance repository.

@return True if method is propagated; otherwise,false.

Boolean getPropagated() const;

/** Searches for a qualifier with the specified input name.

@param name CIMName of the qualifier to be found.

@return Index of the qualifier found or PEG_NOT_FOUND

@return Zero origin index of the qualifier found or PEG_NOT_FOUND

if not found.

@exception UninitializedObjectException Thrown if the object is not

initialized.

Example:

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CIMConstMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

m1.addQualifier(CIMQualifier(CIMName ("stuff"), true));

assert(m1.findQualifier(CIMName ("stuff")) != PEG_NOT_FOUND);

CIMConstMethod m2(m1);

assert(m2.findQualifier(CIMName ("stuff")) != PEG_NOT_FOUND);

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Uint32 findQualifier(const CIMName& name) const;

/** Gets the CIMQualifier defined by the input parameter.

@param index Index of the qualifier requested.

@param index Zero origin index of the qualifier requested.

@return CIMQualifier object representing the qualifier found.

@exception Throws IndexOutOfBoundsException exception if the index is

@exception IndexOutOfBoundsException Thrown if the index is

outside the range of parameters available from the CIMMethod.

Example:

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CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

m1.addQualifier(CIMQualifier(CIMName ("stuff"), true));

Uint32 posQualifier;

CIMConstMethod m2(m1);

posQualifier = m1.findQualifier(CIMName ("stuff"));

Uint32 posQualifier = m2.findQualifier(CIMName ("stuff"));

CIMQualifier q = m1.getQualifier(posQualifier);

if (posQualifier != PEG_NOT_FOUND)

{

CIMQualifier q = m2.getQualifier(posQualifier);

}

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CIMConstQualifier getQualifier(Uint32 index) const;

/** Returns the number of Qualifiers attached to this CIMMethod object.

/** Returns the number of Qualifiers attached to this CIMConstMethod

@return The number of qualifiers in the CIM Method.

object.

@return The number of qualifiers attached to the CIM method.

Example:

<pre>

CIMConstMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

assert(m1.getQualifierCount() == 0);

m1.addQualifier(CIMQualifier(CIMName ("stuff"), true));

m1.addQualifier(CIMQualifier(CIMName ("stuff2"), true));

CIMConstMethod m2(m1);

assert(m2.getQualifierCount() == 2);

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Uint32 getQualifierCount() const;

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/** Gets the parameter defined by the specified index.

@param index Index for the parameter to be returned.

@return CIMParameter object requested.

@return CIMConstParameter object requested.

@exception Throws IndexOutOfBoundsException if the index is outside

@exception IndexOutOfBoundsException Thrown if the index is outside

the range of available parameters.

Example:

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CIMConstParameter cp = m1.getParameter(m1.findParameter(CIMName ("ipaddress")));

CIMConstParameter cp;

Uint32 parameterIndex = m1.findParameter(CIMName ("ipaddress"));

if (parameterIndex != PEG_NOT_FOUND)

{

cp = m1.getParameter(parameterIndex);

}

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CIMConstParameter getParameter(Uint32 index) const;

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/** Determines if the object has not been initialized.

@return True if the object has not been initialized;

otherwise false.

otherwise, false.

Example:

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CIMConstMethod m1;

assert(m1.isUninitialized());

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Boolean isUninitialized() const;

/** Compares with a CIMConstMethod.

@param x CIMConstMethod object for the method to be compared.

@return True if this method is identical to the one specified.

@return True if this method is identical to the one specified;

otherwise, false.

Example:

<pre>

CIMMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

CIMConstMethod m1(CIMName ("getHostName"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

CIMConstMethod m2(CIMName ("test"), CIMTYPE_STRING);

assert(!m1.identical(m2));

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Boolean identical(const CIMConstMethod& x) const;

/** Makes a clone (deep copy) of this CIMConstmethod. This creates

/** Makes a clone (deep copy) of this CIMConstMethod. This creates

a new copy of all of the components of the method including

parameters and qualifiers.

@return Independent copy of the CIMConstMethod object. Note that

it is returned as a CIMMethod, not const.

the copy is a non-constant CIMMethod.

CIMMethod clone() const;

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