form_opts(3x) form_opts(3x)
form_opts - set and get form options
#include <form.h>
int set_form_opts(FORM *form, Field_Options opts);
int form_opts_on(FORM *form, Field_Options opts);
int form_opts_off(FORM *form, Field_Options opts);
Field_Options form_opts(const FORM *form);
The function set_form_opts sets all the given form's
option bits (form option bits may be logically-OR'ed
together).
The function form_opts_on turns on the given option bits,
and leaves others alone.
The function form_opts_off turns off the given option
bits, and leaves others alone.
The function form_opts returns the form's current option
bits.
The following options are defined (all are on by default):
O_NL_OVERLOAD
Overload the REQ_NEW_LINE forms driver request so
that calling it at the end of a field goes to the
next field.
O_BS_OVERLOAD
Overload the REQ_DEL_PREV forms driver request so
that calling it at the beginning of a field goes to
the previous field.
Except for form_opts, each routine returns one of the fol-
lowing:
E_OK The routine succeeded.
E_SYSTEM_ERROR
System error occurred (see errno).
curses(3x), form(3x).
The header file <form.h> automatically includes the header
file <curses.h>.
These routines emulate the System V forms library. They
were not supported on Version 7 or BSD versions.
Juergen Pfeifer. Manual pages and adaptation for new
curses by Eric S. Raymond.
form_opts(3x)