function::returnstr(3stap) — Linux manual page

FUNCTION::RETURNSTR(3stap)    Errno Tapset    FUNCTION::RETURNSTR(3stap)

NAME         top

       function::returnstr - Formats the return value as a string

SYNOPSIS         top

           returnstr:string(format:long)

ARGUMENTS         top

       format
           Variable to determine return type base value

DESCRIPTION         top

       This function is used by the nd_syscall tapset, and returns a
       string. Set format equal to 1 for a decimal, 2 for hex, 3 for
       octal.

       Note that this function should only be used in dwarfless probes
       (i.e. 'kprobe.function(“foo”)'). Other probes should use
       return_str.

SEE ALSO         top

       tapset::errno(3stap)

COLOPHON         top

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SystemTap Tapset Reference     April 2024     FUNCTION::RETURNSTR(3stap)

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