pvm_parent(3)
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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 )

PARAMETERS

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.
PvmNoParent
The calling process was not created with pvm_spawn.
PvmSysErr
Can't contact local pvmd.

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