The tgetstr routine is used to get the string entry for termcap capability (interface to termcap library).
Syntax |
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#include <curses.h>
char *tgetstr (char cap[2], char **area);
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Parameters |
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- cap
The termcap capability for which to get the string entry.
- area
A pointer to the area where the decoded string is stored.
Return Values |
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On success, a pointer to the string is returned; otherwise, a null pointer is returned.
Description |
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The tgetstr() routine looks up the string entry for
the termcap cap, placing the decoded string at area and
advancing the area pointers. The tputs() routine should be used
to output the string.
The tgetstr() 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 implementations
See Also |
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tigetstr(), tputs(), tparm()
Portability |
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HP-UX, UNIX System V
