HP-UX Reference (11i v2 03/08) - 3 Library Functions N-Z (vol 7)

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set_term(3X) set_term(3X)
(CURSES)
NAME
set_term — switch between screens
SYNOPSIS
#include <curses.h>
SCREEN *set_term(SCREEN *new);
DESCRIPTION
The set_term() function switches between different screens. The new argument specifies the new
current screen.
RETURN VALUE
Upon successful completion,
set_term() returns a pointer to the previous screen. Otherwise, it
returns a null pointer.
ERRORS
No errors are defined.
APPLICATION USAGE
This is the only function that manipulates SCREEN pointers; all other functions affect only the current
screen.
SEE ALSO
initscr(3X), curses_intro(3X), see Screens, Windows and Terminals, <curses.h>.
CHANGE HISTORY
First released in X/Open Curses, Issue 2.
X/Open Curses, Issue 4
The entry is rewritten for clarity.
HP-UX 11i Version 2: August 2003 − 1 − Hewlett-Packard Company Section 3−−949