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curs_extend(3)                                                  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.

   curses_version
       Use curses_version to get the version number, including patch level of
       the library, prefixed by "ncurses", e.g.,

              ncurses 5.0.19991023

   use_extended_names
       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.


RETURN VALUE

       curses_version returns a pointer to static memory; you should not free
       this in your application.

       use_extended_names returns the previous state, allowing you to save this
       and restore it.


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

       curs_getch(3X), curs_mouse(3X), curs_print(3X), curs_util(3X),
       default_colors(3X), define_key(3X), keybound(3X), keyok(3X),
       resizeterm(3X), wresize(3X).


AUTHOR

       Thomas Dickey.



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