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The action application program interface (API) works with any type of action. Types of actions in the desktop include:

Command actions

Specifies a command line to execute.

ToolTalk actions

Specifies a ToolTalk message to send, which is then received by the appropriate application.

Map actions

Refers to another action instead of defining any specific behavior.

See "Introduction to Actions and Data Types" in the Common Desktop Environment: Advanced Users' and System Administrator's Guide for more information.



Mechanisms for Invoking Actions from an Application
  		 


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