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.
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 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.
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¶
getch(3NCURSES),
mouse(3NCURSES),
print(3NCURSES),
util(3NCURSES),
default_colors(3NCURSES),
define_key(3NCURSES),
keybound(3NCURSES),
keyok(3NCURSES),
resizeterm(3NCURSES),
wresize(3NCURSES).
AUTHOR¶
Thomas Dickey.