pvm_gsize - Returns the number of members presently in the named group.
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Description
The routine pvm_gsize returns the size of the group named group. If there is an error size will be
negative.
Since groups can change dynamically in PVM 3.0, this routine can only guarantee to return the
instantaneous size of a given group.
Errors
These error conditions can be returned by pvm_gsize
PvmSysErr
pvmd was not started or has crashed.
PvmBadParam
giving an invalid group name.
Examples
C:
size = pvm_gsize( "worker" );
Fortran:
CALL PVMFGSIZE( 'group2', SIZE )
Name
pvm_gsize - Returns the number of members presently in the named group.
Parameters
group Character string group name of an existing group.
size Integer returning the number of members presently in the group. Values less than zero indicate
an error.
See Also
pvm_joingroup(3PVM) 30 August, 1993 GSIZE(3PVM)
Synopsis
Cintsize=pvm_gsize(char*group)Fortrancallpvmfgsize(group,size)
