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curs_extend(3X) curs_extend(3X)
curses_version, use_extended_names - miscellaneous curses extensions
#include <curses.h>
const char * curses_version(void);
int use_extended_names(bool enable);
These functions are extensions to the curses library which do not fit
easily into other categories.
curses_version
Use curses_version to get the version number, including patch level
of the library, e.g., 5.0.19991023
use_extended_names
The use_extended_names function controls whether the calling
application is able to use user-defined or nonstandard names which
may be compiled into the terminfo description, i.e., via the terminfo
or termcap interfaces. Normally these names are available for use,
since the essential decision is made by using the -x option of @TIC@
to compile extended terminal definitions. However you can disable
this feature to ensure compatibility with other implementations of
curses.
curses_version returns a pointer to static memory; you should not
free this in your application.
use_extended_names returns the previous state, allowing you to save
this and restore it.
These routines are specific to ncurses. They were not supported on
Version 7, BSD or System V implementations. It is recommended that
any code depending on them be conditioned using NCURSES_VERSION.
curs_getch(3X), curs_mouse(3X), curs_print(3X), curs_util(3X),
default_colors(3X), define_key(3X), keybound(3X), keyok(3X),
resizeterm(3X), wresize(3X).
Thomas Dickey.
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curs_extend(3X)