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# PetscDSViewFromOptions
View a `PetscDS` based on values in the options database 
## Synopsis
```
#include "petscds.h" 
PetscErrorCode PetscDSViewFromOptions(PetscDS A, PetscObject obj, const char name[])
```
Collective


## Input Parameters

- ***A -*** the `PetscDS` object
- ***obj -*** Optional object that provides the options prefix used in the search
- ***name -*** command line option





## See Also
 `PetscDSType`, `PetscDS`, `PetscDSView()`, `PetscObjectViewFromOptions()`, `PetscDSCreate()`

## Level
intermediate

## Location
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/dm/dt/interface/dtds.c.html#PetscDSViewFromOptions">src/dm/dt/interface/dtds.c</A>

## Examples
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/snes/tutorials/ex56.c.html">src/snes/tutorials/ex56.c</A><BR>


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