pvm_parent - Returns the tid of the process that spawned the calling process.
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Description
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.
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.
Examples
C:
tid = pvm_parent();
Fortran:
CALL PVMFPARENT( TID )
Name
pvm_parent - Returns the tid of the process that spawned the calling process.
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.
See Also
30 August, 1993 PARENT(3PVM)
Synopsis
Cinttid=pvm_parent(void)Fortrancallpvmfparent(tid)
