Does auto_mkindex lock the tclIndex file?

[mnshaw]

I have a situation where multiple (6-15) users will be accessing a Tcl library, and I want to use Welch's Library_UpdateIndex() (p. 177 of Practical Programming in Tcl and Tk, 4th ed.) to keep the tclIndex file up to date.

I doubt I'll ever have a collision, but just in case: does auto_mkIndex lock this file, and respect other process's locks?

Thanks

 

[Bong]

You don't seem to be getting an answer from anyone who knows so I'll try.

I don't use auto_mkIndex much any more but I used to. At that time, I never noticed any bad behavior with regard to holding or releasing tclIndex. I suggest you try it and see if you can detect any problems.

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Bob Rashkin