Additional input parameter for the receiver function module, which determines the type of object that is manipulated (in the broadest sense) by the event receiver.

The receiver type, like the receiver function module, is entered in the type linkage table by the event receiver.

A value does not have to be entered in the type linkage table for the receiver type. Accordingly, the receiver type is an optional import parameter of the receiver function module.

The event receiver can provide a generic receiver function module that then branches with the input parameter receiver type.

The receiver type, like the receiver function module, is entered in the type linkage table by the event receiver. Specification of a receiver type is optional.