The following conventions are used in these
topics to describe the syntax of IDL as specified by the CORBA standard:
bold |
Indicates literals (such as keywords). |
variable |
Indicates user-supplied elements. |
{ } |
Groups related items together as a single item. |
[ ] |
Encloses an optional item. |
* |
Indicates zero or more repetitions of the preceding
item. |
+ |
Indicates one or more repetitions of the preceding item. |
| |
Separates alternatives. |
_ |
Within a set of alternatives, an underscore indicates
the default, if defined. |