Reference number of the data object assigned the description
desc_buf
OUT:
Buffer allocated to hold the description
buf_len
IN:
Size of the buffer allocated to hold the description
Purpose
Reads the description assigned to the data object with the given tag and reference number.
Return value
Returns SUCCEED (or 0) if successful and FAIL (or -1) otherwise.
Description
The parameter buf_len specifies the storage space available for the description. The length of buf_len must account for the null termination character appended to the description.