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AIX Version 4.3 Base Operating System and Extensions Technical Reference, Volume 2

slk_touch Subroutine

Purpose

Forces an update of the soft function-key labels.

Library

Curses Library (libcurses.a)

Syntax

#include <curses.h>
slk_touch()

Description

The slk_touch subroutine forces an update of the soft function-key labels on the physical screen the next time the slk_noutrefresh subroutine is called. These labels appear at the bottom of the screen and give applications, such as editors, a more user-friendly look. You must call the slk_init subroutine before using soft labels.

Implementation Specifics

This subroutine is part of Base Operating System (BOS) Runtime.

Related Information

The slk_init subroutine.

Curses Overview for Programming, List of Curses Subroutines, Manipulating Video Attributes in AIX Version 4.3 General Programming Concepts: Writing and Debugging Programs.


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