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

typeahead Subroutine

Purpose

Controls checking for typeahead.

Library

Curses Library (libcurses.a)

Syntax

#include <curses.h>
int typeahead
(int fildes);

Description

The typeahead subroutine controls the detection of typeahead during a refresh, based on the value of fildes:

Parameters

fildes

Return Value

Upon successful completion, the typeahead subroutine returns OK. Otherwise, it returns ERR.

Example

To turn typeahead checking on, enter:

typeahead(1);

Implementation Specifics

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

Related Information

The doupdate, getch, and initscr subroutines.

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