delay_output.3x (2010 09

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delay_output(3X) delay_output(3X)
(CURSES)
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 mil-
liseconds. 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.
HP-UX 11i Version 3: September 2010 − 1 − Hewlett-Packard Company 1