Create_Semaphore

include vmm.inc

mov ecx, TokenCount ; initial token count

VMMcall Create_Semaphore

jc error ; carry flag set if semaphore not created

mov [Semaphore], eax ; semaphore handle

The Create_Semaphore service allocates memory for and initializes a new semaphore.

Parameters

TokenCount

Specifies the initial count of tokens.

Return Value

The carry flag is clear and the EAX register contains the semaphore handle if the function is successful. Otherwise, the carry flag is set to indicate an error.

Uses

EAX, Flags

See Also

Destroy_Semaphore, Signal_Semaphore, Wait_Semaphore