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

Screens, Windows and Terminals in curs_intro, initscr(), <curses.h>. 

CHANGE HISTORY

First released in X/Open Curses, Issue 2. 

X/Open Curses, Issue 4

The entry is rewritten for clarity. 

Hewlett-Packard Company  —  HP-UX Release 10.20:  July 1996