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AIX Version 4.3 Base Operating System and Extensions Technical Reference, Volume
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pthread_attr_destroy Subroutine

Purpose

Deletes a thread attributes object.

Library

Threads Library (libpthreads.a)

Syntax

#include <pthread.h>

int pthread_attr_destroy (attr)

pthread_attr_t *attr;

Description

The pthread_attr_destroy subroutine destroys the thread attributes object attr,
reclaiming its storage space. It has no effect on the threads previously created
with that object.

Parameters

attr Specifies the thread attributes object to delete.

Return Values

Upon successful completion, 0 is returned. Otherwise, an error code is returned.

Error Codes

The pthread_attr_destroy subroutine is unsuccessful if the following is true:

EINVAL The attr parameter is not valid.

This function will not return an error code of [EINTR].

Implementation Specifics

This subroutine is part of the Base Operating System (BOS) Runtime.

Related Information

The pthread_attr_init subroutine, pthread_create subroutine, the pthread.h file.

Creating Threads in AIX Version 4.3 General Programming Concepts: Writing and
Debugging Programs.

Threads Library Quick Reference in AIX Version 4.3 General Programming Concepts:
Writing and Debugging Programs.
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