Name

pthread_mutexattr_getkind_np − Obtains the mutex type attribute used when a mutex is created. 

Syntax

#include <pthread.h>

int pthread_mutexattr_getkind_np (attr)
pthread_mutexattr_t attr;

Arguments

attr Mutex attributes object. 

Description

This routine obtains the mutex type attribute that is used when a mutex is created. See the pthread_mutexattr_setkind_np Description for information about mutex type attributes. 

Return Values

On successful completion, this routine returns the mutex kind. 

If an error condition occurs, this routine returns -1 and sets errno to the corresponding error value.  Possible return values are as follows.