# KSPGetDM
Gets the `DM` that may be used by some preconditioners 
## Synopsis
```
#include "petscksp.h" 
PetscErrorCode KSPGetDM(KSP ksp, DM *dm)
```
Not Collective


## Input Parameter

- ***ksp -*** the preconditioner context



## Output Parameter

- ***dm -*** the dm





## See Also
 [](chapter_ksp), `KSP`, `DM`, `KSPSetDM()`, `KSPSetDMActive()`

## Level
intermediate

## Location
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/ksp/ksp/interface/iterativ.c.html#KSPGetDM">src/ksp/ksp/interface/iterativ.c</A>

## Examples
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<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/ksp/ksp/tutorials/ex50.c.html">src/ksp/ksp/tutorials/ex50.c.html</A><BR>


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