The tgetnum routine is used to get the numeric entry for termcap capability (interface to termcap library).
Syntax |
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#include <curses.h>
int tgetnum (char id[2]);
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Parameters |
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- cap
The termcap capability for which to get the numeric entry.
Return Values |
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Returns the value of the numeric termcap entry,
or returns -1 if the entry is not given for the terminal.
Description |
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The tgetnum() routine looks up the numeric entry for
cap.
The tgetnum() routine is included for compatibility
purposes with programs that use the termcap library.
New programs should use the terminfo routines.
Implementation Considerations |
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UNIX System V implementation
See Also |
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tigetnum(), tputs()
Portability |
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HP-UX, UNIX System V
