Returns the numeric entry for the specified termcap identifier.
#include <curses.h>
int tgetnum(ID) char *ID;
The tgetnum subroutine returns the numeric entry for the specified termcap identifier. This subroutine is provided for binary compatibility with applications that use the termcap file.
ID | Specifies the 2-character string that contains a termcap identifier. |
The tgetnum subroutine returns the numeric entry for the specified termcap identifier.
-1 | Returned if the ID is not found or not numeric. |
This subroutine is part of Base Operating System (BOS) Runtime.
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