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vidputs, vidattr
The vidputs and vidattr routines are used to display a string with video
attributes (interface to terminfo).
Syntax
#include <curses.h>
int vidputs (chtype attrs, int (*putc) (int));
int vidattr (chtype attrs);
Parameters
attrs The attributes of the foreground window.
putc The output function.
Return Values
OK Successful completion.
ERR An error occurred.
Description
The vidputs() and vidattr() routines are low-level routines used outside
of CURSES to deal directly with the terminfo database. The use of
appropriate CURSES routines is recommended for most situations.
The vidputs() routine enables and disables attributes for the current
terminal. The attributes shown in Table 4-8 are defined in curses.h
and can be combined with the bitwise OR operator.
Table 4-8. Constant Values for Highlighting Attributes
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| A_ALTCHARSET | Alternate character set |
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| A_ATTRIBUTES | Attribute mask |
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| A_BLINK | Blinking |
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| A_BOLD | Bold |
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| A_CHARTEXT | Character mask |
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| A_COLOR | Color mask |
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| A_DIM | Dim |
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| A_INVIS | Invisible |
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| A_NORMAL | Disable attributes |
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| A_PROTECT | No display |
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| A_REVERSE | Reverse video |
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| A_STANDOUT | Highlights specific to terminal |
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| A_UNDERLINE | Underline |
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| COLOR_PAIR(n) | Color-pair number n |
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| PAIR_NUMBER(a) | Pair number for COLOR_PAIR(n) |
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The characters are passed one at a time to the putc routine, a routine
similar to putchar().
The vidattr() routine is similar to vidputs() except characters are sent
to stdout instead of a user-supplied output function.
Implementation Considerations
UNIX System V implementation
Portability
HP-UX, UNIX System V