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# DMCoarsenHierarchy_Moab
Generate a multi-level `DM` hierarchy by succesively coarsening a refined mesh. 
## Synopsis
```
PETSC_EXTERN PetscErrorCode DMCoarsenHierarchy_Moab(DM dm, PetscInt nlevels, DM dmc[])
```
Collective


## Input Parameter

- ***dm  -*** The `DMMOAB` object



## Output Parameters

- ***nlevels   -*** The number of levels of refinement needed to generate the hierarchy
- ***dmc  -*** The `DM` objects after successive coarsening of the hierarchy





## Level
beginner

## Location
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/dm/impls/moab/dmmbmg.cxx.html#DMCoarsenHierarchy_Moab">src/dm/impls/moab/dmmbmg.cxx</A>


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