Einführung

Process Networks

A Kahn Process Network consists of a set of sequential processes. Each process runs in an infinite loop and all processes are executed in parallel. The communication between the processes is performed by the so called FIFO buffers (First-In-First-Out Buffers).

Kahn describes the process networks in the form of diagrams, where the processes are represented by circles and the FIFO buffer are represented by rectangular buffer symbols. According to the Kahn's representation, we use the symbol Prozess for processes and the symbol FIFO-Buffer for FIFO buffer in this training module.

After the start of the training module a main window will be shown which consist of the menubar, the network editor with the toolbar and this online help frame. The currently loaded process network is shown within the network editor. By using the buttons of the toolbar or the menu items of the menubar you can create, edit and visualise process networks.

 
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