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.

Note:	The pthread.h header file must be the first included file of
each source file using the threads library.

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.

Implementation Specifics

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

Related Information

The pthread_attr_init subroutine, pthread_create subroutine.

Creating Threads.

Threads Library Quick Reference.