Understanding Parser Terminology

A simcode consists of a flow of parameters into an input parser. This flow produces a file that is the input for an OS Command component. The OS Command component has a file as an output that is used by the output parse to return parameters back to Isight.

The following figure shows the flow of parameters in a simcode:



The following terminology is used for individual parse types with Isight:

Template

The file, used with input parses, that indicates the format for the produced file.

Input FDC

The file, used with input parses, that describes how the parameters are written to the produced file.

Produced

The input file. The input file is created by the parse that is used as the input for some other component (e.g., OS Command in Isight).

Input Parameters

The parameters whose values come from Isight and are placed into the produced file.

Output

The file, used with output parses, that was produced by another component (e.g., OS Command in Isight) and that is used as input for the current parse.

Output FDC

The file, used with output parses, that describes how to get the parameters from within the output file.

Output Parameters

The parameters whose values come from the output and are imported into Isight.