pvm_parent3
Returns the tid of the process that spawned the calling process.
Usage
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.
Overview
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. |
Releases
Unchanged in 4 releases since Debian 2.0 (Hamm).