SALSubsystems Attributes#
Below are the descriptions and content recommendations for SALSubsystems.xml attributes.
Name#
Data Type: string
This contains the name of the CSC as specified in the directory in
ts_xml/python/lsst/ts/xml/data/sal_interfaces, in ts_xml/python/lsst/ts/xml/testutils.py and also in
the subsequently defined commands, events and telemetry.
Description#
Data Type: string
This MUST contain a brief description of the CSC.
IndexEnumeration#
Data Type: comma-delimited list of names, key, value pairs or a string
This contains a listing of identifiers for indexed components. If the component is not indexed the content “no” should be used. If the component has the potential for a large number of non-zero indicies, the content should simply be “any”. For components with a few variants, the identifier may be specified via names only: MT, AT or by key=value pairs (preferred): MT=1, AT=2. Spaces are permitted after the comma. The value 0 must not be specified and SAL will reject it because 0 has special meaning to SAL.
AddedGenerics#
Data Type: string or comma-delimited list of strings
This contains a list of generic topics or categories, excluding mandatory topics. If a SAL component only uses mandatory topics then the AddedGenerics field should be empty.
The mandatory topics are:
logevent_heartbeat
logevent_logLevel
logevent_logMessage
logevent_softwareVersions
These topics DO NOT need to be listed in this attribute and are automatically provided to each CSC.
There are two categories supported by this attribute. Each category has specific commands and events associated with it. The categories are:
csc
command_setAuthList
command_disable
command_enable
command_exitControl
command_setLogLevel
command_standby
command_start
logevent_authList
logevent_errorCode
logevent_simulationMode
logevent_summaryState
configurable
logevent_appliedSettingsMatchStart
logevent_settingsApplied
logevent_settingVersions
The topics listed below must be defined separately.
command_abort (deprecated)
command_enterControl
logevent_largeFileObjectAvailable
For a configurable CSC: Example: csc, log, configurable
For an OFFLINE-entry CSC: Example: csc, command_enterControl
ActiveDevelopers#
Data Type: (comma delimited list of) string(s)
This contains the name(s) of the developer(s) that is(are) responsible for day-to-day code maintenance and feature enhancements.
Github#
Data Type: string
This contains the URL for the Github code repository. If the repository is privately held, the URL should be appended with a space and (private).
Example: lsst-ts/ts_cool_repo.git (private)
If the source code is not provided in a Github repository, the string should represent a description of where the source code can be obtained.
Note
This reference should only be for code operating real systems. Simulators are handled in a separate entry.
JenkinsTestResults#
Data Type: string
This contains a URL that points to a Jenkins (or alternate CI system) job that is responsible for running the CSC unit tests. If a CSC does not have an associated Jenkins (or alternate CI system) job, the content should be “Not Available”.
Example: https://tssw-ci.lsst.org/view/Conda_Package/job/DSM%20conda%20package/
RubinObsContact#
Data Type: string
This contains the name of the Rubin Observatory person who can field questions and provide information about the CSC.
CSCDocs#
Data Type: (comma delimited list of) URL(s)
This contains URLs to Docushare documents and/or collections, to technotes or user guides describing the functionality and use of the CSC.
ProductOwner#
Data Type: string
This contains the name of the product owner who is responsible for signing off on the functional requirements, the quality, prioritization and acceptance of a particular software product.
SoftwareLanguage#
Data Type: string
This contains the name of the programming language in which the CSC code is written. If more than one programming language is at work, a comma-delimited list of strings must be used to capture all the languages used. This does not cover the runtime library.
RuntimeLanguages#
Data Type: (comma delimited list of) string(s)
This is the list of languages for which runtime support is required to facilitate interaction with this CSC, i.e. Shared libraries and headers (SALPY, C++, LabVIEW) or Jar archives for Java, or IDL for native dds Python (salobj)
Required Values (for EFD communication):
IDL
Additional Values (as needed):
CPP
LabVIEW
Java
SALPY
VendorContact#
Data Type: string
This contains the name of the person or organization outside the Rubin Observatory project that is/was responsible for the original design, implementation and delivery of the CSC code. Rubin Observatory project personnel are NOT considered vendors and should not be listed here. If the code was developed by the Rubin Observatory project the content should be “Not Applicable”.
Simulator#
Data Type: string
This contains the Github repository URL that contains the simulator code. If the repository is privately held, the URL should be appended with a space and (private). If the URL is the same repository as the main CSC code, this content should be used: “Internal to CSC”. If the CSC does not require a simulator, the content should be “Not Required”. If the CSC could have a simulator but none has been provided, the content should be “Not Provided”. If the CSC has multiple simulators, the content should be a comma-delimited list of content that references each simulator. Whitespace after the commas is permitted.
Configuration#
Data Type: string
This contains the Github repository URL that contains the configuration associated with the CSC. If the repository is privately held, the URL should be appended with a space and (private). If a database is used, the content should be “Database: URL” where the URL is a link to a document that covers the location and access methodologies for the system. If a CSC is not configurable, the content should be “Not Configurable”.