getgid (BPX1GID, BPX4GID) — Get the real group ID
Function
The getgid callable service gets the real group ID (GID) of the calling process.
Requirements
Operation | Environment |
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Authorization: | Supervisor state or problem state, any PSW key |
Dispatchable unit mode: | Task |
Cross memory mode: | PASN = HASN |
AMODE (BPX1GID): | 31-bit |
AMODE (BPX4GID): | 64-bit |
ASC mode: | Primary mode |
Interrupt status: | Enabled for interrupts |
Locks: | Unlocked |
Control parameters: | All parameters must be addressable by the caller and in the primary address space. |
Format
The syntax format is as follows:
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AMODE 64 callers use BPX4GID with the same parameter.
Parameters
- Real_group_ID
- Returned parameter
- Type:
- Integer
- Length:
- Fullword
The name of a fullword in which the getgid service returns the real group ID.
Usage notes
If this service fails, the process ends abnormally.
Related services
Characteristics and restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of the getgid service.
Examples
For an example using this callable service, see BPX1GID (getgid) example.