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delay_output(3X)

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HP-UX 11i Version 3: February 2007
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NAME

delay_output — delay output

SYNOPSIS

#include <curses.h>

int delay_output(int ms);

DESCRIPTION

On terminals that support pad characters, delay_output() pauses the output for at least ms milliseconds. Otherwise, the length of the delay is unspecified.

RETURN VALUE

Upon successful completion, delay_output() returns OK. Otherwise, it returns ERR.

ERRORS

No errors are defined.

APPLICATION USAGE

Whether or not the terminal supports pad characters, the delay_output() function is not a precise method of timekeeping.

SEE ALSO

Defined Capabilities in terminfo(4), napms(), <curses.h>.

CHANGE HISTORY

First released in X/Open Curses, Issue 2.

X/Open Curses, Issue 4

The entry is rewritten for clarity.

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