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.TH "GRAB_PARAM" "9" "09 October 2005" "" ""

.SH NAME
grab_param \- Get a parameter buffer from the pre-allocated pool.
.SH SYNOPSIS
"SYNOPSIS"
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\fB
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iucv_param * grab_param  ( \fIvoid\fB);
\fR
.SH "ARGUMENTS"
.TP
\fB\fIvoid\fB\fR
no arguments
.SH "DESCRIPTION"
.PP
.PP
This function searches for an unused element in the pre-allocated pool
of parameter buffers. If one is found, it marks it ``in use'' and returns
a pointer to it. The calling function is responsible for releasing it
when it has finished its usage.
.SH "RETURNS"
.PP
A pointer to iucv_param.