# DMGetNamedGlobalVector
get access to a named, persistent global vector 
## Synopsis
```
#include "petscdm.h" 
PetscErrorCode DMGetNamedGlobalVector(DM dm, const char *name, Vec *X)
```
Collective on dm


## Input Parameters

- ***dm -*** DM to hold named vectors
- ***name -*** unique name for Vec



## Output Parameter

- ***X -*** named Vec




Note: If a Vec with the given name does not exist, it is created.


## See Also
 `DMRestoreNamedGlobalVector()`

## Level
developer

## Location
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/dm/interface/dmget.c.html#DMGetNamedGlobalVector">src/dm/interface/dmget.c</A>

## Examples
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/ts/tutorials/ex29.c.html">src/ts/tutorials/ex29.c.html</A><BR>


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