curs_extend(3) UNIX Programmer's Manual curs_extend(3)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 cal-
ling 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 ter-
minal 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 sup-
ported on Version 7, BSD or System V implementations. It is
recommended that any code depending on them be conditioned
using NCURSES_VERSION.
SEE ALSOcurs_getch(3), curs_mouse(3), curs_print(3),
default_colors(3), define_key(3), keybound(3), keyok(3),
resizeterm(3), wresize(3).
AUTHOR
Thomas Dickey.
MirOS BSD #10-current Printed 18.8.2011 1