NAME

gclose − close I/O path and release all resources assigned to specified graphics device

SYNOPSIS

C Syntax:

int gclose ( fildes );
int fildes;

FORTRAN77 Syntax:

integer*4 function gclose ( fildes )
integer*4 fildes

Pascal Syntax:

function gclose ( fildes:integer ):integer;

DESCRIPTION

Input Parameters

fildes Integer file descriptor returned by gopen when an I/O path to a graphics device is opened. 

Discussion

Gclose closes a graphic device opened with gopen. If successful, a value of 0 (zero) is returned.  Otherwise, a value of −1 is returned and gerr is set to indicate the error. 

Gclose attempts to flush the Starbase buffer (like make_picture_current), close the specified device and release all assigned resources regardless of errors detected. 

SEE ALSO

gopen(3G), make_picture_current(3G). 

Hewlett-Packard Company  —  November 03, 1994