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form_field_attributes - color and attribute control for form fields |
#include <form.h> |
The function set_field_fore sets the foreground attribute of field. This is the highlight used to display the field contents. The function field_fore returns the foreground attribute. The default is A_STANDOUT. The function set_field_back sets the background attribute of form. This is the highlight used to display the extent fields in the form. The function field_back returns the background attribute. The default is A_NORMAL. The function set_field_pad sets the character used to fill the field. The function field_pad returns the given form’s pad character. The default is a blank. |
These routines return one of the following: |
E_OK |
The routine succeeded. |
E_SYSTEM_ERROR |
System error occurred (see errno). |
E_BAD_ARGUMENT |
Routine detected an incorrect or out-of-range argument. |
curses(3X) and 3X pages whose names begin "form_" for detailed descriptions of the entry points. |
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. |