fnum(3) CLIX fnum(3)
NAME
fnum - Returns the file descriptor associated with a FORTRAN logical unit
LIBRARY
FORTRAN Library (libap_f.a)
SYNOPSIS
fnum(lun)
integer lun
PARAMETERS
lun An integer representing the file descriptor of a FORTRAN logical
unit
DESCRIPTION
The fnum() function accepts a logical unit number as input and returns the
associated file descriptor. The file descriptor is suitable for use in
subsequent file-related functions such as read(), write(), and lseek().
RETURN VALUES
Upon successful completion, the FORTRAN logical unit number is returned.
Otherwise, a value of -1 is returned.
RELATED INFORMATION
Functions: flush(3), f77initio(3)
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