NAME
pvm_parent - Returns the tid of the process that spawned the calling process.
SYNOPSIS
C int tid = pvm_parent( void )
Fortran call pvmfparent( tid )
tid Integer returns the task identifier of the parent of the calling process. If the calling process was not created with pvm_spawn, then tid = PvmNoParent.
DISCUSSION
The routine pvm_parent returns the tid of the process that spawned the calling process. If the calling process was not created with pvm_spawn, then tid is set to PvmNoParent.
EXAMPLES
C:
tid = pvm_parent();
Fortran:
CALL PVMFPARENT( TID )
ERRORS
This error condition can be returned by pvm_parent.