sys.cl_restart()

Purpose:

sys.cl_restart() restarts the client.

Usage:

ret = sys.cl_restart([<argstring>])

Arguments:

alpha <argstring> - If specified, these arguments replace the original arguments to the 4c client.

Returns:

-1 - Client version is earlier than 4.4.4

Otherwis there will be not return, the 4csrvr process will exit.

Where Used:

sys.cl_restart() should only be used in rare circumstances. Possibly, when updating a client preference that requires a restart.

Example:

Description:

sys.cl_restart() causes the interactive 4c client to terminate and start another session. The new session will be started with the same arguments as the original session unless you specify a new <argstring>.

Requirements

sys.cl_restart() requires both client and server to be at version 4.4.4 or higher.

Bugs/Features/Comments:

sys.cl_restart() is not supported by the non interactive 4C client, 4ccl.

See Also:

sys.set_clpref()

sys.exit_4c()