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curses_version, use_extended_names - miscellaneous curses extensions --
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#include <curses.h> const char * curses_version(void); int use_extended_names(bool enable); --
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These functions are extensions to the curses library which do not fit easily into other categories. - Use curses_version() to get the version number, including + +
+ Use curses_version to get the version number, including patch level of the library, e.g., 5.0.19991023 - The use_extended_names() function controls whether the - calling application is able to use user-defined or non- - standard 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. +
+ The use_extended_names function controls whether the call- + ing 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 implemen- + tations of curses. --
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+ 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 con- ditioned using NCURSES_VERSION. --
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curs_getch(3x), curs_mouse(3x), curs_print(3x), curs_util(3x), default_colors(3x), define_key(3x), key- bound(3x), keyok(3x), resizeterm(3x), wresize(3x). --
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Thomas Dickey. @@ -106,7 +112,13 @@