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-/**
- *  @author   ETSI
- *  @version  $URL: https://oldforge.etsi.org/svn/LibCommon/tags/v1.4.0/ttcn/LibCommon_Sync.ttcn $
- *            $Id: LibCommon_Sync.ttcn 66 2017-03-06 09:59:41Z filatov $
- *  @desc     This module implements _one_ generic synchronization mechanism
- *            for TTCN-3 test cases with one or more test components.
- *            Key concept is here that one test component acts as a
- *            synchronization server which listens and triggers one or more
- *            synchronization clients. It is recomended to use the MTC always as
- *            the synchronization server but in theory also a PTC can act as such
- *            a server.<br><br>
- *            This synchronization is used by calling a function on
- *            the server test component to wait for a desired amount of clients
- *            to notify the server that they have reached a specific synchronization
- *            point. Each client test component must call another
- *            function to perform this notification.<br><br>
- *            In the event that a client is not able to reach a synchronization
- *            point the server sends out a signal to all clients to abort the
- *            test case. This signal is a STOP message which can be caught by
- *            a test component default which in turn can then run a proper
- *            shut down behavior based on the current state of the test
- *            component. <br><br>
- *            Note that this synchronization mechanism can also be used
- *            in a special mode called "self synchronization" when a test case
- *            only has one test component. Here, the test component in essence
- *            acts as a server and client at the same time. The main benefit of
- *            using self synchoronization is that the same shutdown mechanisms
- *            can also be reused fomr the multi component test cases. <br><br>
- *            This module contains a lot of TTCN-3 definitions. It has been
- *            structured into tree main groups to help the user to identify
- *            quickly relevant TTCN-3 definitions. For rookie users of this
- *            module basicUserRelevantDefinitions should offer all the needed
- *            definitions. Advanced users can consider use of definitions in
- *            advancedUserRelevantDefinitions. Finally, internalDefinitions
- *            are definitions which are required for the module to work
- *            properly but do not need to be used in your code. Remember that
- *            the main motiviation of this sychronization module is to offer
- *            are _simple_ user interface. Practice has shown that when writing
- *            actual test component behavior _only a handful_ of functions
- *            usually wind up being used! Also check the synchronization examples
- *            module for example uses of this synchronization mechanism.<br><br>
- *            The invocation of the sync functions is also closely tied
- *            to the verdict control functions which should also be reviewed
- *            prior to using this module. <br><br>
- *            This module has been derived from EtsiCommon_Synchronization
- *            which was created in ETSIs STF256/276. It has been kept
- *            intentionally separate to avoid conflicts with future ETSI
- *            test suite releases.
- *  @see      LibCommon_Sync.basicUserRelevantDefinitions
- *  @see      LibCommon_Sync.advancedUserRelevantDefinitions
- *  @remark   End users should be aware that any changes made to the  in
- *            definitions this module may be overwritten in future releases.
- *            End users are encouraged to contact the distributers of this
- *            module regarding their modifications or additions so that future
- *            updates will include your changes.
- *  @copyright  ETSI Copyright Notification
- *                No part may be reproduced except as authorized by written permission.
- *                The copyright and the foregoing restriction extend to reproduction in all media.
- *                All rights reserved.
- *
- */
-module LibCommon_Sync {
-
-  //Common
-  import from LibCommon_BasicTypesAndValues { type UInt } ;
-  import from LibCommon_AbstractData all;
-  import from LibCommon_VerdictControl all;
-
-  group basicUserRelevantDefinitions {
-
-    group importantSyncTypeDefinitions {
-
-      group compTypeRelated {
-
-        /**
-         * @desc  This type is used to be the base of any synchronization
-         *        behavior which is to be executed on a sync server
-         *        component. The test component which acts as a
-         *        sync server in a test case must NOT directly use
-         *        this component type in its runs on clause!
-         *        Note that server synchronization functions may be
-         *        invoked by a test component as long as its
-         *        component type is type compatible to this component
-         *        type definition!
-         */
-        type component BaseSyncComp {
-          port  SyncPort syncPort;
-          timer tc_sync := PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT;
-        }
-
-        /**
-         * @desc  This type is used to define any synchronization
-         *        behavior which is to be executed on a sync server
-         *        component. The test component which acts as a
-         *        sync server in a test case may  - but does
-         *        not have to - directly use this component type its
-         *        runs on clause.
-         *        Note that server synchronization functions may be
-         *        invoked by a test component as long as its
-         *        component type is type compatible to this component
-         *        type definition!
-         */
-        type component ServerSyncComp extends BaseSyncComp {
-          timer tc_shutDown := PX_TSHUT_DOWN_TIME_LIMIT;
-        }
-
-        /**
-         * @desc  This type is used to define any synchronization
-         *        behavior which is to be executed on a sync client
-         *        component. The test component(s) which act as a
-         *        sync client in a test case may  - but do not have
-         *        to - directly use this component type their runs
-         *        on clause.
-         *        Note that server synchronization functions may be
-         *        invoked by a test component as long as its
-         *        component type is type compatible to this component
-         *        type definition!
-         */
-        type component ClientSyncComp extends BaseSyncComp {
-          var StringStack v_stateStack:= c_initStringStack;
-          var TestcaseStep vc_testcaseStep := e_preamble;
-        }
-
-        /**
-         * @desc  This type is used to define any synchronization
-         *        behavior which is relevant to non-concurrent test
-         *        cases.
-         *        Note that self synchronization functions may be
-         *        invoked by a test component as long as its
-         *        component type is type compatible to this component
-         *        type definition!
-         *        Note also that this type is type compatible to the
-         *        ClientSyncComp type so that shutdown altsteps from
-         *        concurrent test cases can also be reused in single
-         *        component test cases!
-         * @see   LibCommon_Sync.ClientSyncComp
-         */
-        type component SelfSyncComp extends ClientSyncComp {
-          port SyncPort syncSendPort;
-        }
-
-        /**
-         * @desc  This port type must be imported into test suites
-         *        when defining test component types which are
-         *        type compatible to a synchronization component
-         *        type
-         * @see   LibCommon_Sync.SelfSyncComp
-         * @see   LibCommon_Sync.ServerSyncComp
-         * @see   LibCommon_Sync.ClientSyncComp
-         */
-        type port SyncPort message { 
-          inout SyncCmd 
-        } with {
-          extension "internal"
-        }
-
-
-        /**
-         * @desc Describes in which step of execution is the testcase
-         */
-        type enumerated TestcaseStep {
-            e_preamble,
-            e_testBody,
-            e_postamble
-        }
-        
-      } // end compTypeRelated
-
-      group standardSyncPointNames {
-        const charstring c_prDone := "preambleDone";
-        const charstring c_poDone := "postambleDone";
-        const charstring c_tbDone := "testBodyDone";
-        const charstring c_initDone := "initDone";
-      }
-
-    } // end group importantSyncTypeDefinitions
-
-    group syncCompTestConfiguration {
-
-      /**
-       *  @desc   Calls self connect function if invoking
-       *         component is the MTC or otherwise connects the client
-       *         the server. This function allows to implement preambles
-       *         in a way that they can be used by test components
-       *         in both non-concurrent as well as concurrent test
-       *         cases!
-       * @remark This function should _not_ be called if the MTC
-       *         acts as a client (and not a server) in a concurrent
-       *         test case. In this case f_connect4ClientSync
-       *         should be used instead.
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4ClientSync
-       */
-      function f_connect4SelfOrClientSync()
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        if ( self == mtc ) {
-          f_connect4SelfSync();
-        } else {
-          f_connect4ClientSync();
-        }
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   Calls self connect function if the invoking
-       *         component is the MTC or otherwise disconnects the client
-       *         from the server. This function allows to implement
-       *         postambles in a way that they can be used in both
-       *         non-concurrent as well as concurrent test cases.
-       * @remark This function should _not_ be called if the MTC
-       *         acts as a client (and not a server) in a concurrent
-       *         test case. In this case f_disconnect4ClientSync
-       *         should be used instead.
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_disconnect4SelfSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_disconnect4ClientSync
-       */
-      function f_disconnect4SelfOrClientSync()
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        if ( self == mtc ) {
-          f_disconnect4SelfSync();
-        } else {
-          f_disconnect4ClientSync();
-        }
-      }
-
-    } // end group syncCompTestConfiguration
-
-    group syncFunctions {
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   Implements synchronization of 2 clients from server side
-       *         on one or more synchronization points.
-       *         If problem occurs, then server sends STOP to all clients.
-       *         Waits for PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT to let clients
-       *         finish executing their behavior until this
-       *         synchronization point. After passing all synchronization
-       *         points successfuly the server waits for all clients
-       *         to stop.
-       *         See f_serverSyncClientsTimed for overwriting this
-       *         the timing constraint!
-       *         This function sets the server component verdict.
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection  of
-       *         the server sync ports!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverSyncClientsTimed
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverWaitForAllClientsToStop
-       * @param  p_syncPointIds list of synchronization point name/ids
-       */
-      function f_serverSync2ClientsAndStop( in SyncPointList p_syncPointIds )
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-          f_serverSyncNClientsAndStop(2, p_syncPointIds);
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   Implements synchronization of 3 clients from server side
-       *         on one or more synchronization points.
-       *         If problem occurs, then server sends STOP to all clients.
-       *         Waits for PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT to let clients
-       *         finish executing their behavior until this
-       *         synchronization point. After passing all synchronization
-       *         points successfuly the server waits for all clients
-       *         to stop.
-       *         See f_serverSyncClientsTimed for overwriting this
-       *         the timing constraint!
-       *         This function sets the server component verdict.
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection  of
-       *         the server sync ports!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverSyncClientsTimed
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverWaitForAllClientsToStop
-       * @param  p_syncPointIds list of synchronization point name/ids
-       */
-      function f_serverSync3ClientsAndStop( in SyncPointList p_syncPointIds )
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-          f_serverSyncNClientsAndStop(3, p_syncPointIds);
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   Implements synchronization of 4 clients from server side
-       *         on one or more synchronization points.
-       *         If problem occurs, then server sends STOP to all clients.
-       *         Waits for PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT to let clients
-       *         finish executing their behavior until this
-       *         synchronization point. After passing all synchronization
-       *         points successfuly the server waits for all clients
-       *         to stop.
-       *         See f_serverSyncClientsTimed for overwriting this
-       *         the timing constraint!
-       *         This function sets the server component verdict.
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection  of
-       *         the server sync ports!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverSyncClientsTimed
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverWaitForAllClientsToStop
-       * @param  p_syncPointIds list of synchronization point name/ids
-       */
-      function f_serverSync4ClientsAndStop( in SyncPointList p_syncPointIds )
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-          f_serverSyncNClientsAndStop(4, p_syncPointIds);
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   Implements synchronization of N clients from server side
-       *         on one or more synchronization points.
-       *         If problem occurs, then server sends STOP to all clients.
-       *         Waits for PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT to let clients
-       *         finish executing their behavior until this
-       *         synchronization point. After passing all synchronization
-       *         points successfuly the server waits for all clients
-       *         to stop.
-       *         See f_serverSyncClientsTimed for overwriting this
-       *         the timing constraint!
-       *         This function sets the server component verdict.
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection  of
-       *         the server sync ports!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverSyncClientsTimed
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverWaitForAllClientsToStop
-       * @param  p_numClients number of synchronization clients
-       * @param  p_syncPointIds list of synchronization point name/ids
-       */
-      function f_serverSyncNClientsAndStop ( 
-      	in UInt p_numClients,
-      	in SyncPointList p_syncPointIds )
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-        var integer i, v_noOfSyncIds := sizeof(p_syncPointIds);
-        for ( i := 0; i < v_noOfSyncIds; i := i+1 ) {
-          f_serverSyncClientsTimed (
-          	p_numClients,
-          	valueof(p_syncPointIds[i]),
-          	PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT );
-        }
-        f_serverWaitForAllClientsToStop();
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   Implements synchronization of 2 clients and 1 UT from server side
-       *         on one or more synchronization points.
-       *         If problem occurs, then server sends STOP to all clients.
-       *         Waits for PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT to let clients
-       *         finish executing their behavior until this
-       *         synchronization point. After passing all synchronization
-       *         points successfuly the server waits for all clients
-       *         to stop.
-       *         See f_serverSyncClientsTimed for overwriting this
-       *         the timing constraint!
-       *         This function sets the server component verdict.
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection  of
-       *         the server sync ports!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverSyncClientsTimed
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverWaitForAllClientsToStop
-       * @param  p_syncPointIds list of synchronization point name/ids
-       */
-      function f_serverSync2ClientsUtAndStop( in SyncPointList p_syncPointIds )
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-        var integer i, v_noOfSyncIds := sizeof(p_syncPointIds);
-        for ( i := 0; i < v_noOfSyncIds; i := i+1 ) {
-          f_serverSyncClientsTimed(3,valueof(p_syncPointIds[i]), PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT);
-        }
-        f_serverWaitForAllClientsToStop();
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   Calls either self synchronization function if
-       *         invoking component is the MTC, otherwise
-       *         calls client synchronization. After that it
-       *         sets the verdict based on the specified return code.
-       *         This function allows to implement TTCN-3 functions
-       *         in a way that they can be used in both non-concurrent
-       *         as well as concurrent test cases.
-       * @remark This function should _not_ be called if the MTC
-       *         acts as a client (and not a server) in a concurrent
-       *         test case. In this case f_clientSyncAndVerdict
-       *         should be used instead.
-       * @param  p_syncPoint Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param  p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_clientSyncAndVerdict
-       * @see    LibCommon_VerdictControl.f_setVerdict
-       */
-      function f_selfOrClientSyncAndVerdict( in charstring p_syncPoint,
-                           in FncRetCode p_ret)
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        if ( self == mtc ) {
-          // then assume we are running non-conurrent test case
-          f_selfSyncAndVerdict(p_syncPoint, p_ret);
-        } else {
-          f_clientSyncAndVerdict(p_syncPoint, p_ret);
-        }
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   Calls either self synchronization function if
-       *         invoking component is the MTC, otherwise
-       *         calls client synchronization. After that it
-       *         sets a preamble specific verdict based on the
-       *         specified return code.
-       *         This function allows to implement TTCN-3 functions
-       *         in a way that they can be used in both non-concurrent
-       *         as well as concurrent test cases.
-       * @remark This function should _not_ be called if the MTC
-       *         acts as a client (and not a server) in a concurrent
-       *         test case. In this case f_clientSyncAndVerdictPreamble
-       *         should be used instead.
-       * @param  p_syncPoint Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param  p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_clientSyncAndVerdict
-       * @see    LibCommon_VerdictControl.f_setVerdictPreamble
-       */
-      function f_selfOrClientSyncAndVerdictPreamble( in charstring p_syncPoint,
-                             in FncRetCode p_ret)
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        if ( self == mtc ) {
-          // then assume we are running non-conurrent test case
-          f_selfSyncAndVerdictPreamble(p_syncPoint, p_ret);
-        } else {
-          f_clientSyncAndVerdictPreamble(p_syncPoint, p_ret);
-        }
-      }
-      
-      /**
-       * @desc   Calls either self synchronization function if
-       *         invoking component is the MTC, otherwise
-       *         calls client synchronization. After that it
-       *         sets a preamble specific verdict based on the
-       *         specified return code.
-       *         This function allows to implement TTCN-3 functions
-       *         in a way that they can be used in both non-concurrent
-       *         as well as concurrent test cases.
-       * @remark This function should _not_ be called if the MTC
-       *         acts as a client (and not a server) in a concurrent
-       *         test case. In this case f_clientSyncAndVerdictTestBody
-       *         should be used instead.
-       * @param  p_syncPoint Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param  p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_clientSyncAndVerdict
-       * @see    LibCommon_VerdictControl.f_setVerdictPreamble
-       */
-      function f_selfOrClientSyncAndVerdictTestBody( in charstring p_syncPoint,
-                             in FncRetCode p_ret)
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        if ( self == mtc ) {
-          // then assume we are running non-conurrent test case
-          f_selfSyncAndVerdictTestBody(p_syncPoint, p_ret);
-        } else {
-          f_clientSyncAndVerdictTestBody(p_syncPoint, p_ret);
-        }
-      }
-      
-      /**
-       * @desc   Function kept for backward compatibility
-       * @see    f_selfOrClientSyncAndVerdictPreamble
-       *      
-       */
-      function f_selfOrClientSyncAndVerdictPR( in charstring p_syncPoint,
-                             in FncRetCode p_ret)
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-          f_selfOrClientSyncAndVerdictPreamble(p_syncPoint, p_ret);
-      }
-
-    } // end group syncFunctions
-
-    group syncCompStateHandling {
-
-      /**
-       *
-       * @desc   This function updates the state (stack) of a
-       *         sync client or self sync component. This stack is
-       *         key in the shutdown handling of test components.
-       *         It adds the new state name to the top of the
-       *         sync component stack of states.
-       *         The state will only be added in case of a current
-       *         execution status of e_success.
-       * @param  p_newSyncCompState Name of state which was attempted to be reached.
-       * @param  p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @remark If the state of component changes this function must be
-       *         _at least_ called from your test suite prior to f_selfSync
-       *         or f_clientSync which is the only definite place for the
-       *         shutdown default invocation!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.a_dummyShutDown
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_selfSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_clientSync
-       */
-      function f_addSyncCompState(in charstring p_newSyncCompState,
-                    in FncRetCode p_ret)
-      runs on ClientSyncComp {
-        if ( p_ret == e_success ) {
-          if ( f_isItemOnStringStack(v_stateStack,p_newSyncCompState) ) {
-              log("**** f_addSyncCompState: WARNING: Attempt to add state which is already on sync state stack! No additition done.****");
-          } else {
-              f_pushStringStack(v_stateStack,p_newSyncCompState);
-          }
-        }
-      } // end function f_addSyncCompState
-
-      /**
-       *
-       * @desc   This function returns the top state on the sync
-       *         state stack of a sync client or self sync
-       *         component and removes it from the stack
-       *         This function cna be used, e.g., in a while
-       *         statement within a postamble or shutdown
-       *         implementation
-       * @param  p_state State on top of the state stack.
-       * @return false if state stack is empty, true otherwise
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.a_dummyShutDown
-       */
-      function f_getTopSyncCompState( out charstring p_state )
-      runs on ClientSyncComp
-      return boolean {
-        if ( not f_peekStringStackTop(v_stateStack,p_state) ) {
-          p_state := "IDLE";
-          return false;
-        }
-        f_popStringStack(v_stateStack);
-        return true;
-      } // end function f_getTopSyncCompState
-
-      /*
-       * @desc  This function removes the last state on the state stack
-       *        of a sync client or self sync component.
-       *        This stack is key in the shutdown handling of test
-       *        components.
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.a_dummyShutDown
-       */
-      function f_popSyncCompState()
-      runs on ClientSyncComp {
-        f_popStringStack(v_stateStack);
-      } // end function f_popSyncCompState
-
-      /**
-       *
-       * @desc   This function returns the top state on the sync state
-       *         stack of a sync client or self sync component. It
-       *         does not remove it from the stack
-       *         This stack is key in the shutdown handling of test
-       *         components.
-       * @param  p_state  State on top of the state stack.
-       * @return false if state stack is empty, true otherwise
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.a_dummyShutDown
-       */
-      function f_peekTopSyncCompState(out charstring p_state)
-      runs on ClientSyncComp
-      return boolean {
-        return f_peekStringStackTop(v_stateStack,p_state);
-      } // end function f_peekTopSyncCompState
-
-      /**
-       * @desc  This function checks if the sync state stack
-       *        of a sync client or self sync component is empty.
-       *        This stack is key in the shutdown handling of test
-       *        components.
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.a_dummyShutDown
-       */
-      function f_isSyncCompStateStackEmpty()
-      runs on ClientSyncComp
-      return boolean {
-        return f_isStringStackEmpty(v_stateStack);
-      } // end function f_isSyncCompStateStackEmpty
-
-    } // end group syncCompStateHandling
-
-    group shutDownAltsteps {
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   This is an example of a shutdown altstep which can be
-       *         used as a "template" for a interface specific shutdown
-       *         altstep or possily as a first temporary solution in
-       *         test case development.<br><br>
-       *         This altstep shall be activated as a default as the
-       *         first statement in each test case function which drives
-       *         an interface, i.e., in MTC behavior of single component
-       *         and in each client behavior of multi component test
-       *         cases.<br>
-       *         The required behavior from this altstep is to:<br><br>
-       *           1) expect the STOP either via the test component
-       *              syncPort<br><br>
-       *           2) upon its arrival it should shut down the SUT
-       *              gracefully based on the current component state<br><br>
-       *         The current component state should have been
-       *         previously kept uptodate from a test suite via the
-       *         f_addSyncCompState function. This default will then be
-       *         (automatically) invoked either from within f_selfSync
-       *         or f_clientSync.<br>
-       *         Note that shutdown defaults can be written as
-       *         _interface specific_ - they do not need to be test case
-       *         or test component specific! See another example of a
-       *         shutdown altstep in the sync module.
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_addSyncCompState
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_selfSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_clientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_SyncExamples.a_exampleShutDown
-       * @remark Your application specific shutdown altstep
-       *         implementation(s) should _not_ be defined in this
-       *         module but as part of your test suite or application specific
-       *         modules.
-       */
-      altstep a_dummyShutDown()
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        []  syncPort.receive(m_syncServerStop){
-            var charstring v_state := "";
-            tc_sync.stop;
-            log("**** a_dummyShutDown: Test component received STOP signal from sync server - going to IDLE state ****");
-            while ( f_getTopSyncCompState(v_state) ) {
-              if ( v_state == "x" ) {
-                // then do something
-              } else if ( v_state == "y" ) {
-                // then do something else
-              }
-            } // end while
-            f_disconnect4SelfOrClientSync();
-            // unmap/disconnect more if needed
-            log("**** a_dummyShutDown: -> Test component stopping itself now! ****") ;
-            stop ;
-          }
-      } // end altstep a_dummyShutDown
-      
-      /**
-       * @desc Shutdown alstep in case the sync server is requesting shutdown. 
-       * 
-       * @remark User shall stop the component 
-       */
-      altstep a_shutdown() 
-      runs on ClientSyncComp {
-        []  syncPort.receive(m_syncServerStop){
-            tc_sync.stop ;
-            log("**** a_shutdown: Test component received STOP signal from MTC **** ");
-          }              
-      }
-
-    } // end group shutDownAltsteps
-
-  } // end group basicUserRelevantDefinitions
-
-  group advancedUserRelevantDefinitions {
-
-    group serverRelated {
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   Implements synchronization of "n" clients from server
-       *         side. If a problem occurs, then server sends STOP to
-       *         all clients. Waits for PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT to let
-       *         clients finish executing their behavior until this
-       *         synchronization point. See f_serverSyncClientsTimed for
-       *         overwriting this later timing constraint!
-       *         This function sets the server component verdict.
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection  of
-       *         the server sync port!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverSyncClientsTimed
-       * @param  p_noOfClients number of clients to be synchronized
-       * @param  p_syncId synchronization point name/id
-       */
-      function f_serverSyncClients( in UInt p_noOfClients, in charstring p_syncId )
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-        f_serverSyncClientsTimed(p_noOfClients,p_syncId, PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT);
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   Implements synchronization of "n" clients from server
-       *         side including intermediate synchronization. 
-       *         If a problem occurs, then server sends STOP to
-       *         all clients. Waits for PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT to let
-       *         clients finish executing their behavior until this
-       *         synchronization point. See f_serverSyncClientsTimed for
-       *         overwriting this later timing constraint!
-       *         This function sets the server component verdict.
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection  of
-       *         the server sync port!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_serverSyncClientsTimed
-       * @param  p_noOfClients number of clients to be synchronized
-       * @param  p_syncId synchronization point name/id
-       */
-      function f_serverSyncClientsIntermediateSync( in UInt p_noOfClients, in charstring p_syncId, in UInt p_NoOfClientIntermediate, in template (present) charstring p_syncIdIntermediate )
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-          f_serverSyncClientsTimedIntermediateSync(p_noOfClients,p_syncId, p_NoOfClientIntermediate, p_syncIdIntermediate, PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT);
-      }
-  
-      /**
-       * @desc   Handles synchronization of clients from server side.
-       *         If problem occurs, then server sends STOP to all clients.
-       *         This function sets the server verdict.
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection of
-       *         the server sync ports!
-       * @param  p_NoOfClients number of clients to be synchronized
-       * @param  p_syncId synchronization point name/id
-       * @param  p_execTimeLimit time limit given to all clients to finish the execution
-       *         of their behavior up to this synchronization point
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       */
-      function f_serverSyncClientsTimed(in UInt     p_NoOfClients,
-                        in charstring   p_syncId,
-                        float       p_execTimeLimit )
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-          f_serverSyncClientsTimedIntermediateSync(p_NoOfClients, p_syncId, 0, ?, p_execTimeLimit )
-      } // end function f_serverSyncClientsTimed
-
-      /** @desc Handles synchronization of clients from server side including
-       *      intermediate synchronization.
-       *      If problem occurs, then server sends STOP to all clients.
-       *      This function sets the server verdict.
-       * @remark  The use of this function requires prior connection of
-       *      the server sync ports!
-       * @param   p_NoOfClients number of clients to be synchronized
-       * @param   p_syncId synchronization point name/id
-       * @param   p_execTimeLimit time limit given to all clients to finish the execution
-       *      of their behavior up to this synchronization point
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @return  execution status
-       */
-      function f_serverSyncClientsTimedIntermediateSync(  in UInt     p_NoOfClients,
-                        in charstring   p_syncId, in UInt p_NoOfClientIntermediate, in template (present) charstring p_syncIdIntermediate,
-                        float       p_execTimeLimit )
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-
-        var integer v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgs := 0, v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgsIntermediate := 0;
-        var boolean v_stopClients := false;
-        var ClientSyncCompList v_clientRefs := {}, v_clientRefsIntermediate := {};
-        var ClientSyncComp v_clientRef;
-
-        if ( p_syncId == c_prDone ) {
-          log("**** f_serverSyncClientsTimed: Sync server now starting PREAMBLE synchronization ... ****") ;
-        } else if ( p_syncId == c_tbDone ) {
-          log("**** f_serverSyncClientsTimed: Sync server now starting TEST BODY synchronization ... ****") ;
-        } else if ( p_syncId == c_initDone ) {
-          log("**** f_serverSyncClientsTimed: Sync server now starting UPPER TESTER synchronization ... ****") ;
-        } else {
-          log("**** f_serverSyncClientsTimed: Sync server now starting handling of next synchronization point ... ****") ;
-        }
-        tc_sync.start(p_execTimeLimit) ;
-        alt{
-          [v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgsIntermediate != p_NoOfClientIntermediate]  syncPort.receive(m_syncClientReady(p_syncIdIntermediate)) -> sender v_clientRef {
-              if(not f_isPresentInArray(v_clientRef, v_clientRefsIntermediate)) {
-                  v_clientRefsIntermediate[v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgsIntermediate] := v_clientRef;
-                  v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgsIntermediate := v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgsIntermediate + 1;
-                  if (v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgsIntermediate == p_NoOfClientIntermediate) {
-                      f_serverSendToAllClients(v_clientRefsIntermediate, m_syncServerReady(p_syncIdIntermediate));
-                  }
-              }
-              repeat;
-            }
-          []  syncPort.receive(m_syncClientReady(p_syncId)) -> sender v_clientRef {
-              if(not f_isPresentInArray(v_clientRef, v_clientRefs)) {
-                  v_clientRefs[v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgs] := v_clientRef;
-                  v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgs := v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgs + 1;
-              }
-              if ( v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgs != p_NoOfClients ) { repeat; }
-            }
-          []  syncPort.receive(m_syncClientStop) -> sender v_clientRef {
-              log("**** f_serverSyncClientsTimed: Sync server received STOP signal from a client - server will wait for all clients to reach their next synchronization point and then stop them! ****") ;
-              v_stopClients := true;
-              if(not f_isPresentInArray(v_clientRef, v_clientRefs)) {
-                  v_clientRefs[v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgs] := v_clientRef;
-                  v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgs := v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgs + 1;
-              }
-              if ( v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgs != p_NoOfClients ) { repeat; }
-
-            }
-          []  syncPort.receive(m_syncClientReady(?)) -> sender v_clientRef {
-              log("**** f_serverSyncClientsTimed: Sync server received client sync message with incorrect synchronization point id which is currently not handled - server will stop all clients! ****") ;
-              v_stopClients := true;
-              if(not f_isPresentInArray(v_clientRef, v_clientRefs)) {
-                  v_clientRefs[v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgs] := v_clientRef; 
-              }
-          }
-          []  syncPort.receive(SyncCmd :? ) {
-              log("**** f_serverSyncClientsTimed: Sync server received (invalid) sync message from other sync server - server will stop all clients! ****") ;
-              v_stopClients := true; }
-          []  any port.receive {
-              // leave it to be ok to receive anything else
-              // in case that the user has added any non-sync ports to
-              // his/her server component type definition!
-              }
-          []  tc_sync.timeout{
-              log("**** f_serverSyncClientsTimed: A client is not responding within specified time limit - sync server is sending stop to all clients! ****");
-              v_stopClients := true; }
-        } //end alt
-        if (v_noOfRecvdSyncMsgsIntermediate != p_NoOfClientIntermediate) {
-            v_stopClients := true;
-        }
-        tc_sync.stop ;
-        if ( v_stopClients ) {
-          setverdict(inconc);
-          // then send out STOP sync msg
-          f_serverSendToAllClients(v_clientRefs, m_syncServerStop);
-          f_serverWaitForAllClientsToShutDown(); // function will never return!
-        } else {
-          setverdict(pass);
-          // then send out READY sync msg
-          f_serverSendToAllClients(v_clientRefs, m_syncServerReady(p_syncId));
-          if ( p_syncId == c_prDone ) {
-            log("**** f_serverSyncClientsTimed: Sync server successfully passed PREAMBLE synchronization point. ****") ;
-          } else if ( p_syncId == c_tbDone ) {
-            log("**** f_serverSyncClientsTimed: Sync server successfully passed TEST BODY synchronization point. ****") ;
-          } else {
-            log("**** f_serverSyncClientsTimed: Sync server successfully passed synchronization point. ****") ;
-          }
-        }
-      } // end function f_serverSyncClientsTimedIntermediateSync
-
-      /**
-       * @desc  This function is intended only for use on the sync
-       *        server component in concurrent TTCN-3 test cases.
-       *        It waits for all components to finish execution within
-       *        the PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT. If a timeout occurs
-       *        the server will stop all clients.
-       *        This function sets the server component verdict.
-       */
-      function f_serverWaitForAllClientsToStop()
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-        tc_sync.start;
-        alt {
-          [] all component.done {
-              tc_sync.stop;
-              log("**** f_serverWaitForAllClientsToStop: All sync clients have finished their execution. Sync server now terminating test case. ****") ;
-            }
-          [] tc_sync.timeout {
-              log("**** f_serverWaitForAllClientsToStop: Not all sync clients have finshed execution within the sync time limit. Sync server will stop test case! ****") ;
-              stop;
-            }
-        } // end alt
-        setverdict(pass);
-      } // end function f_serverWaitForAllClientsToStop
-
-    } // end group serverRelated
-
-    group clientRelated {
-
-      /**
-       * @desc  This function creates the connection needed to
-       *        execute client synchronization functions
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_clientSync
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_clientSendStop
-       */
-      function f_connect4ClientSync()
-      runs on ClientSyncComp {
-        connect(self:syncPort, mtc:syncPort);
-      }// end function f_connect4ClientSync
-
-      /**
-       * @desc  This function removes the connection needed
-       *        to execute client synchronization functions
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_clientSync
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_clientSendStop
-       */
-      function f_disconnect4ClientSync()
-      runs on ClientSyncComp {
-        disconnect(self:syncPort, mtc:syncPort);
-      }// end function f_disconnect4ClientSync
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   This function combines client verdict setting with its
-       *         synchronization for use,e.g, after or within a
-       *         test body implementation.
-       *         Note that such premables can _not_ be reused in non-
-       *         concurrent test cases. This can be achieved by using
-       *         the f_selfOrClientSyncAndVerdict function instead.
-       *         This function sets the client component verdict.
-       * @param  p_syncId Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param  p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection
-       *         of the client sync port!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4ClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_VerdictControl.f_setVerdict
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_selfOrClientSyncAndVerdict
-       */
-      function f_clientSyncAndVerdict(in charstring p_syncId,
-                      in FncRetCode p_ret)
-      runs on ClientSyncComp {
-        if(vc_testcaseStep == e_preamble) {
-            f_clientSyncAndVerdictPreamble(p_syncId, p_ret);
-        } else if(vc_testcaseStep == e_testBody) {
-            f_clientSyncAndVerdictTestBody(p_syncId, p_ret);
-        }
-        else {
-            f_clientSyncAndVerdictPostamble(p_syncId, p_ret);
-        }
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   This function combines client verdict setting with its
-       *         synchronization for use after or within a preamble
-       *         implementation.
-       *         Note that such preambles can _not_ be reused in non-
-       *         concurrent test cases.
-       *         This function sets the client component verdict.
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection
-       *         of the client sync port!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4ClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_VerdictControl.f_setVerdictPreamble
-       * @param  p_syncId Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param  p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       */
-      function f_clientSyncAndVerdictPreamble(in charstring p_syncId ,
-                          FncRetCode p_ret)
-      runs on ClientSyncComp {
-        f_setVerdictPreamble(p_ret);
-        f_clientSync(p_syncId,p_ret);
-        vc_testcaseStep := e_testBody;
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   This function combines client verdict setting with its
-       *         synchronization for use,e.g, after or within a
-       *         test body implementation.
-       *         Note that such premables can _not_ be reused in non-
-       *         concurrent test cases. This can be achieved by using
-       *         the f_selfOrClientSyncAndVerdict function instead.
-       *         This function sets the client component verdict.
-       * @param  p_syncId Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param  p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection
-       *         of the client sync port!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4ClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_VerdictControl.f_setVerdict
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_selfOrClientSyncAndVerdict
-       */
-      function f_clientSyncAndVerdictTestBody(in charstring p_syncId,
-                      in FncRetCode p_ret)
-      runs on ClientSyncComp {
-        f_setVerdict(p_ret);
-        f_clientSync(p_syncId,p_ret);
-        vc_testcaseStep := e_postamble;
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   This function combines client verdict setting with its
-       *         synchronization for use after or within a
-       *         postamble implementation.
-       *         Note that such prostambles can _not_ be reused in non-
-       *         concurrent test cases.
-       *         This function sets the client component verdict.
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection
-       *         of the client sync port!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4ClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_VerdictControl.f_setVerdictPostamble
-       * @param  p_syncId Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param  p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       */
-      function f_clientSyncAndVerdictPostamble(in charstring p_syncId ,
-                           in FncRetCode p_ret)
-      runs on ClientSyncComp {
-        f_setVerdictPostamble(p_ret);
-        f_clientSync(p_syncId,p_ret);
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   This function handles synchronization of a sync client
-       *         with the server. In case of successful execution it sends
-       *         a READY message to the server and waits the READY back.
-       *         The time used for waiting is defined by PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT.
-       *         In case of a non successful execution status it
-       *         sends a STOP message to the server.
-       *         In both cases the receipt of a STOP message or no
-       *         response from the server it will trigger the shutdown
-       *         default (if activated).
-       *         This function will set only the client verdict to INCONC
-       *         (and stop its execution) if no STOP response is received
-       *         from the server within the PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT
-       *         or if no shutdown default is activated. In all other
-       *         cases the client verdict is NOT set.
-       * @param  p_syncId Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param  p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection
-       *         of the client sync port!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4ClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.a_dummyShutDown
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_clientSendStop
-       * @return Updated execution status
-       */
-      function f_clientSync(  in charstring p_syncId ,
-                  in FncRetCode p_ret )
-      runs on ClientSyncComp
-      return FncRetCode{
-
-        if (p_ret == e_success){
-          syncPort.send(m_syncClientReady(p_syncId));
-          tc_sync.start;
-          alt{
-            [] syncPort.receive(m_syncServerReady(p_syncId)){
-                tc_sync.stop ; }
-            [] tc_sync.timeout{
-                log("**** f_clientSync: Sync client did not receive message from sync server within the specified time limit - sync client will ask sync server to stop test case! ****") ;
-                f_clientSendStop(); } // function will not return!
-          } //end alt
-        } //end if
-        else {
-          log("**** f_clientSync: Execution status indicates that execution of test component behavior was not successful - sync client will ask sync server to stop test case! ****") ;
-          f_clientSendStop(); // function will not return!
-        }
-        if ( p_syncId == c_prDone ) {
-          log("**** f_clientSync: Sync client successfully passed PREAMBLE synchronization point. ****") ;
-        } else if ( p_syncId == c_tbDone ) {
-          log("**** f_clientSync: Sync client successfully passed TEST BODY synchronization point. ****") ;
-        } else {
-          log("**** f_clientSync: Sync client successfully passed synchronization point. ****") ;
-        }
-        return e_success ;
-
-      } // end function f_clientSync
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   This function can be used to request the shutdown a
-       *         multi component test case _prior_ to reaching a
-       *         synchronization point. It sends a STOP message to
-       *         the sync server and awaits then the STOP from the server
-       *         which will trigger the shutdown default (if activated).
-       *         This function will set the server verdict to INCONC (and
-       *         stop the test case) if no shutdown default is activated.
-       *         This function will set only the client verdict to INCONC
-       *         (and stop its execution) if no STOP response is received
-       *         from the server within the PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT
-       *         or if no shutdown default is activated. In all other
-       *         cases the client verdict is NOT set.
-       * @remark The use of this function requires prior connection
-       *         of the client sync port!
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4ClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfOrClientSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.a_dummyShutDown
-       */
-      function f_clientSendStop()
-      runs on ClientSyncComp {
-        log("**** f_clientSendStop: Sync client requesting from server to stop test case (including itself). ****") ;
-        syncPort.send(m_syncClientStop) ;
-        tc_sync.start;
-        alt{
-          [] tc_sync.timeout{
-              log("**** f_clientSendStop: Stopping sync client without shutdown - either no shutdown default active or no stop received from server. ****") ;
-              setverdict(inconc);
-              stop ;
-             }
-        }//end alt
-        tc_sync.stop;
-        stop; // stop here if shutdown default does not stop
-      }
-
-    } // end group clientRelated
-
-  } // end group advancedUserRelevantDefinitions
-
-  group otherSyncModuleDefinitions {
-
-    group syncModuleparams {
-      /**
-       *
-       * @desc  Default time limit for a sync client to reach a
-       *        synchronization point
-       */
-      modulepar float PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT := 120.0;
-
-      /*
-       * @desc  Default time limit for a sync client to finish
-       *        its execution of the shutdown default
-       */
-      modulepar float PX_TSHUT_DOWN_TIME_LIMIT := 120.0;
-    }
-
-    group otherSyncTypes {
-
-      type record of charstring SyncPointList;
-
-      type record of ClientSyncComp ClientSyncCompList;
-
-    } // end group otherSyncTypes
-
-    group otherSelfSyncRelatedDefinitions {
-
-      /**
-       * @desc  This function creates the connection needed to
-       *        execute self sync functions
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_selfSync
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_selfSyncStop
-       */
-      function f_connect4SelfSync()
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        connect(self:syncSendPort, self:syncPort);
-      }// end function f_connect4SelfSync
-
-      /**
-       * @desc  This function removes the connection needed
-       *        to execute self sync functions
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_selfSync
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_selfSyncStop
-       */
-      function f_disconnect4SelfSync()
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        disconnect(self:syncSendPort, self:syncPort);
-      }// end function f_disconnect4SelfSync
-
-      /**
-       * @desc  This function combines MTC verdict setting with self
-       *        synchronization for use in the preamble / test body / postamble
-       * @param p_syncId Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @see   LibCommon_VerdictControl.f_setVerdict
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_selfSync
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.a_dummyShutDown
-       */
-      function f_selfSyncAndVerdict(  in charstring p_syncId,
-                      in FncRetCode p_ret )
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        if(vc_testcaseStep == e_preamble) {
-            f_selfSyncAndVerdictPreamble(p_syncId, p_ret);
-        } else if(vc_testcaseStep == e_testBody) {
-            f_selfSyncAndVerdictTestBody(p_syncId, p_ret);
-        }
-        else {
-            f_selfSyncAndVerdictPostamble(p_syncId, p_ret);
-        }
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc  This function combines MTC verdict setting with self
-       *        synchronization for use after the preamble.
-       * @param p_syncId Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @see   LibCommon_VerdictControl.f_setVerdictPreamble
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_selfSync
-       */
-      function f_selfSyncAndVerdictPreamble(  in charstring p_syncId,
-                          in FncRetCode p_ret )
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        f_setVerdictPreOrPostamble(p_ret);
-        f_selfSync(p_syncId,p_ret);
-        vc_testcaseStep := e_testBody;
-      }
-      
-      /**
-       * @desc  This function combines MTC verdict setting with self
-       *        synchronization for use after the test body.
-       * @param p_syncId Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @see   LibCommon_VerdictControl.f_setVerdict
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_selfSync
-       */
-      function f_selfSyncAndVerdictTestBody(  in charstring p_syncId,
-                          in FncRetCode p_ret )
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        f_setVerdict(p_ret);
-        f_selfSync(p_syncId,p_ret);
-        vc_testcaseStep := e_postamble;
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc  This function combines MTC verdict setting with self
-       *        synchronization for use after the postamble.
-       * @param p_syncId Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @see   LibCommon_VerdictControl.f_setVerdictPostamble
-       * @see   LibCommon_Sync.f_selfSync
-       */
-      function f_selfSyncAndVerdictPostamble( in charstring p_syncId ,
-                          in FncRetCode p_ret )
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-        f_setVerdictPreOrPostamble(p_ret);
-        f_selfSync(p_syncId,p_ret);
-      }
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   This function synchronizes a MTC with itself. In case
-       *         of a non successful execution status it sends a STOP
-       *         message to itself and invokes that way the
-       *         shutdown default (if activated).
-       *         This function will set the server verdict to INCONC (and
-       *         stop the test case) if no shutdown default is activated.
-       *         Otherwise no verdict is set.
-       * @remark Sync ports should be connected prior to the invocation
-       *         of this function!
-       * @param  p_syncId Synchronization point name/id
-       * @param  p_ret Current behavior execution status
-       * @return Updated execution status
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfSync
-       * @see    LibCommon_Sync.a_dummyShutDown
-       */
-      function f_selfSync(  in charstring p_syncId ,
-                  in FncRetCode p_ret )
-      runs on SelfSyncComp
-      return FncRetCode{
-        if (p_ret != e_success){
-          f_selfSyncStop() ; // function will not return!
-        }
-        if ( p_syncId == c_prDone ) {
-          log("**** f_selfSync: Successfully passed PREAMBLE synchronization point. ****") ;
-        } else if ( p_syncId == c_tbDone ) {
-          log("**** f_selfSync: Successfully passed TEST BODY synchronization point. ****") ;
-        } else {
-          log("**** f_selfSync: Successfully passed synchronization point. ****") ;
-        }
-        return e_success ;
-      }// end function f_selfSync
-
-      /**
-       * @desc   This function can be used to shut down a test case _prior_
-       *         to reaching a synchronization point. it sends a STOP
-       *         message to itself and invokes that way the
-       *         shutdown default (if activated).
-       *         This function will set the server verdict to INCONC (and
-       *         stop the test case) if no shutdown default is activated.
-       *         Otherwise no verdict is set.
-       * @remark  Sync ports should be connected prior to the invocation
-       *          of this function!
-       * @see     LibCommon_Sync.f_connect4SelfSync
-       */
-      function f_selfSyncStop()
-      runs on SelfSyncComp {
-
-        log("**** f_selfSyncStop: MTC requests to stop test case (itself). ****") ;
-        syncSendPort.send(m_syncServerStop) ; // this MUST be _server_ for the default to catch!
-        tc_sync.start(PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT);
-        alt{
-          [] tc_sync.timeout{
-              log("**** f_selfSyncStop: Stopping MTC without shutdown - either no shutdown default active or missing syncPort connection ****") ;
-              setverdict(inconc);
-              stop ;
-             }
-        }//end alt
-        tc_sync.stop;
-        stop; // if shutdown default is not activated or if it does not stop
-      } // end function f_selfSyncStop
-
-    } // end group otherSelfSyncRelatedDefinitions
-
-    /**
-     *
-     * @desc The sychronization protocol is conceptually based on
-     *       named synchronization. Each synchronization point
-     *       has it own specific synchronization message. This
-     *       makes each synchronization unique, and allows, e.g., to
-     *       ensure that a server synchronizes only clients which have
-     *       reached the same synchronization point.
-     */
-    group syncProtocolDefinition {
-
-      type union SyncCmd {
-        ClientReady clientReady,
-        ServerReady serverReady,
-        ClientStop  clientStop,
-        ServerStop  serverStop
-      }
-
-      type record ClientReady {
-        charstring syncPointId
-      }
-
-      type record ServerReady {
-        charstring syncPointId
-      }
-
-      type record ClientStop {}
-
-      type record ServerStop {}
-
-    } // end group syncProtocolDefinition
-
-    group syncMessages {
-      template SyncCmd m_syncClientReady( template (present) charstring p_syncId ) := {
-        clientReady := { p_syncId }
-      }
-
-      template SyncCmd m_syncServerReady( template (present) charstring p_syncId ) := {
-        serverReady := { p_syncId }
-      }
-
-      template SyncCmd m_syncClientStop := {
-        clientStop := {}
-      }
-
-      template SyncCmd m_syncServerStop := {
-        serverStop := {}
-      }
-
-    } // end group syncMessages
-
-    group otherSyncFunctions {
-
-      /**
-       * @desc  Makes server send a sync message to all known clients
-       * @param p_clientRefs List of client references to which the message is to be send
-       * @param p_syncCmd The actual synchronization message to be sent out
-       */
-      function f_serverSendToAllClients(  in ClientSyncCompList p_clientRefs,
-                        in template (value) SyncCmd p_syncCmd)
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-        var integer i:=0;
-        for (i:=0; i< sizeof(p_clientRefs); i:=i+1 ){
-          syncPort.send(p_syncCmd) to valueof(p_clientRefs[i]);
-        }
-      } // end function f_serverSendToAllClients
-
-      /**
-       * @desc  This function is intended only for use on server in concurrent
-       *        TTCN-3 test cases. It waits for all components to shut down
-       *        within the PX_TSHUT_DOWN_TIME_LIMIT. If a timeout occurs
-       *        it aborts the test case (no matter how far clients got with their
-       *        shutdown).
-       *        This function sets the server verdict.
-       */
-      function f_serverWaitForAllClientsToShutDown()
-      runs on ServerSyncComp {
-
-        tc_shutDown.start(PX_TSHUT_DOWN_TIME_LIMIT);
-        alt {
-          [] syncPort.receive {
-          	// clients may still try to send some sync message
-          }        	
-          [] all component.done {
-            tc_shutDown.stop;
-            log("**** f_serverWaitForAllClientsToShutDown: All components have properly shut down. Sync server will now terminate the test case. ****") ;
-             }
-          [] tc_shutDown.timeout {
-            log("**** f_serverWaitForAllClientsToShutDown: Not all clients have properly shutdown within the shut down time limit. Sync server will now terminate test case! ****") ;
-             }
-        } // end alt
-        // cover case that shut down default is NOT activated
-        setverdict(inconc);
-          //mtc.stop;
-		syncPort.send(m_syncServerStop) to self; // this MUST be _server_ for the default to catch!
-		tc_sync.start(PX_TSYNC_TIME_LIMIT);
-		alt{
-		  [] tc_sync.timeout{
-			  log("**** f_selfSyncStop: Stopping MTC without shutdown - either no shutdown default active or missing syncPort connection ****") ;
-			  setverdict(inconc);
-			  stop ;
-			 }
-		}//end alt
-		tc_sync.stop;
-		stop; // if shutdown default is not activated or if it does not stop
-      } // end function f_serverWaitForAllClientsToShutDown
-
-		function f_isPresentInArray(in ClientSyncComp p_clientRef, in ClientSyncCompList p_clientRefs)
-		return boolean {
-			var integer i;
-			for(i:=0; i < sizeof(p_clientRefs); i:=i+1) {
-				if(p_clientRefs[i] == p_clientRef) {
-					return true;
-				}
-			}
-			return false;
-		}
-    } // end group otherSyncFunctions
-
-  } // end group otherSyncDefinitions
-
-} // end module LibCommon_Sync