In order to achieve basic desktop integration, applications
need to support a basic set of messages to enable inter-application
control. The ToolTalk Desktop Services Message Set is the common
message set that provides this functionality for all applications.
A powerful messaging protocol that benefits both developers and
users of desktop applications, the ToolTalk Desktop Services Message
Set allows applications to easily interact with other desktop applications.
Using the ToolTalk Desktop Services Message Set applications can
communicate with each other in a transparent manner, both locally
and over networks.
Why the ToolTalk Desktop Services Message Set was
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In order to provide integrated control of applications, certain
basic features are needed to launch, halt, control display appearance,
and pass information regarding input and output data. All applications
need to have these facilities so that other applications in the
toolset can inter-change basic control information. This kind of
functionality enables the development of smart desktops and integrated
smart toolsets. Groups of applications can now call on each other
to perform tasks and to interact as one solution environment for
the end-user.
Key Benefits of the ToolTalk Desktop Services Message
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The ToolTalk Desktop Services Message Set offers developers
two key benefits:
Allows basic control of applications
without direct intervention from the user. Routine or common procedures
may be automated for the convenience of the user.
Allows tool specialization through a common set
of interactions. All ToolTalk aware applications can perform these
functions.
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