petsc-3.4.2 2013-07-02

# MatGetType

Gets the matrix type as a string from the matrix object.

### Synopsis

    #include "petscmat.h"
    PetscErrorCode  MatGetType(Mat mat,MatType *type)

Not Collective

### Input Parameter

mat -the matrix

### Output Parameter

name -name of matrix type

### Keywords

Mat, MatType, get, method, name

### See Also

MatSetType()

Level:intermediate
Location: src/mat/interface/matreg.c
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