The Customized Dependency (CuDep) object class describes device instances that depend on other device instances. Dependency does not imply a physical connection. This object class describes the dependence links between logical devices and physical devices as well as dependence links between logical devices, exclusively. Physical dependencies of one device on another device are recorded in the Customized Device (CuDev) object class.
The Customized Dependency object class contains the following descriptors:
| ODM Type | Descriptor Name | Description | Descriptor Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODM_CHAR | name[NAMESIZE] | Device Name | Required |
| ODM_CHAR | dependency[NAMESIZE] | Dependency (device logical name) | Required |
These descriptors are described as follows:
| Descriptor | Description |
|---|---|
| Device Name | Identifies the logical name of the device having a dependency. |
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Dependency | Identifies the logical name of the device instance on which there is a dependency. For example, a mouse, keyboard, and display might all be dependencies of a device instance of lft0. |