nlist(3)
NAME
nlist − get entries from name list
SYNTAX
#include <nlist.h>
int nlist(filename, nl)
char *filename;
struct nlist nl[];
DESCRIPTION
The nlist subroutine examines the name list in the given executable output file and selectively extracts a list of values. The name list consists of an array of structures containing names, types and values. The list is terminated with a null name. Each name is looked up in the name list of the file. If the name is found, the type and value of the name are inserted in the next two fields. If the name is not found, both entries are set to 0. For the structure declaration, see a.out(5).
This subroutine is useful for examining the system name list kept in the file /unix. In this way programs can obtain system addresses that are up to date.
NOTES
The <nlist.h> header file is automatically included by <a.out.h> for compatibility. However, if the only information needed from <a.out.h> is for use of nlist, then including <a.out.h> is discouraged.
DIAGNOSTICS
All type entries are set to 0 if the file cannot be found or if it is not a valid namelist. The nlist subroutine returns -1 on error; otherwise returns 0.