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curs_extend(3x)                                                curs_extend(3x)




NAME

       curses_version, use_extended_names - miscellaneous curses extensions


SYNOPSIS

       #include <curses.h>

       const char * curses_version(void);
       int use_extended_names(bool enable);


DESCRIPTION

       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, prefixed by "ncurses", e.g.,

              ncurses 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.


RETURN VALUE

       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.


PORTABILITY

       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.


SEE ALSO

       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).


AUTHOR

       Thomas Dickey.



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