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x11 R6 Technical Reference

XMaxRequestSize Extension Function

Purpose

Returns the maximum request size supported by the server.

Library

Enhanced X-Windows Library (libX11.a)

C Syntax

long XMaxRequestSize(DisplayPtr)
Display *DisplayPtr

Description

The XMaxRequestSize extension function returns the maximum request size (4-byte units) supported by the server. Single protocol requests to the server cannot be any longer than 4-byte units. Extension functions should be designed so that long protocol requests can be split up into smaller requests. The protocol guarantees the maximum request size to be no smaller than 4096 units (16384 bytes).

Parameters

DisplayPtr Specifies the connection to the X server.

Related Information

Using Extensions in AIXwindows in AIX Version 4.3 AIXwindows Programming Guide.

AIXwindows Overview for Programmers in AIX Version 4.3 AIXwindows Programming Guide.


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