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# DMHasNamedLocalVector
check for a named, persistent local vector 
## Synopsis
```
#include "petscdm.h" 
PetscErrorCode DMHasNamedLocalVector(DM dm, const char *name, PetscBool *exists)
```
Not Collective


## Input Parameters

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



## Output Parameter

- ***exists -*** true if the vector was previously created





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


## See Also
 `DM`, `DMGetNamedGlobalVector()`, `DMRestoreNamedLocalVector()`

## Level
developer

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


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