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notcurses(3) notcurses.3.ronn
notcurses_init(3) notcurses_init.3.ronn
notcurses_stdplane(3) notcurses_stdplane.3.ronn
notcurses_ncplane(3) notcurses_ncplane.3.ronn
notcurses_cell(3) notcurses_cell.3.ronn
notcurses_input(3) notcurses_input.3.ronn
notcurses_output(3) notcurses_output.3.ronn
notcurses_render(3) notcurses_render.3.ronn
notcurses_stop(3) notcurses_stop.3.ronn

@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ output of `pkg-config --libs notcurses` (see pkg-config(1)). It is advised to
compile with the output of `pkg-config --cflags notcurses`. If using CMake, a
support file is provided, and can be accessed as `notcurses` (see cmake(1)).
`notcurses_init(3)` can then be used to initialize a notcurses instance for a
given `FILE*` (usually `stdout`), after calling `setlocale(3)` to prepare a
notcurses_init(3) can then be used to initialize a notcurses instance for a
given `FILE*` (usually `stdout`), after calling setlocale(3) to prepare a
UTF-8 locale (see [Construction][]).
### Construction
@ -30,24 +30,24 @@ Before calling into notcurses—and usually as one of the first calls of the
program—be sure to call `setlocale` with an appropriate UTF-8 `LC_ALL`
locale. It is usually appropriate to use `setlocale(LC_ALL, "")`, relying on
the user to properly set the `LANG` environment variable. notcurses will
refuse to start if `nl_langinfo(3)` doesn't indicate UTF-8.
refuse to start if nl_langinfo(3) doesn't indicate UTF-8.
`notcurses_init` accepts a `struct notcurses_options` allowing fine-grained
notcurses_init(3) accepts a `struct notcurses_options` allowing fine-grained
control of notcurses behavior, including signal handlers, alternative screens,
and overriding the TERM environment variable. A `terminfo` entry appropriate
for the actual terminal must be available.
### Output
All output is performed on `struct ncplane*`s (see `notcurses_ncplane(3)`).
All output is performed on `struct ncplane*`s (see notcurses_ncplane(3)).
Following initialization, a single ncplane exists, the "standard plane" (see
`notcurses_stdplane(3)`. This plane cannot be destoyed nor manually resized,
notcurses_stdplane(3)). This plane cannot be destoyed nor manually resized,
and is always exactly as large as the screen. Further ncplanes can be created
with `notcurses_newplane(3)`. A total z-ordering always exists on the set of
with notcurses_newplane(3). A total z-ordering always exists on the set of
ncplanes, and new ncplanes are placed at the top of the z-buffer. Information
on drawing to ncplanes is available at `notcurses_output(3)`.
on drawing to ncplanes is available at notcurses_output(3).
Output is not visible until explicitly rendered via `notcurses_render(3)`.
Output is not visible until explicitly rendered via notcurses_render(3).
### Input
@ -55,16 +55,16 @@ notcurses supports input from keyboards (via `stdin`) and pointing devices (via
a broker such as GPM, X, or Wayland). Input is delivered as 32-bit Unicode
code points. Synthesized events such as mouse button presses and arrow keys
are mapped into Unicode's
(Supplementary Private Use Area-B)[https://unicode.org/charts/PDF/U100000.pdf].
Information on input is available at `notcurses_input(3)`.
[Supplementary Private Use Area-B](https://unicode.org/charts/PDF/U100000.pdf).
Information on input is available at notcurses_input(3).
### Destruction
Before exiting, `notcurses_stop(3)` should be called. In addition to freeing up
Before exiting, notcurses_stop(3) should be called. In addition to freeing up
resources, this is necessary to restore the terminal to a state useful for the
shell. By default, `notcurses_init` installs signal handlers to catch all
shell. By default, notcurses_init(3) installs signal handlers to catch all
signals which would normally terminate the process. The new handlers will try
to call `notcurses_stop`, and then propagate the received signal to the
to call notcurses_stop(3), and then propagate the received signal to the
previous action.
## AUTHORS

@ -27,12 +27,12 @@ notcurses_option` passed as `opts` controls behavior. Only one instance should
be associated with a given terminal at a time, though it is no problem to have
multiple instances in a given process. On success, a pointer to a valid `struct
notcurses` is returned. `NULL` is returned on failure. Before the process exits,
`notcurses_stop(3)` should be called to reset the terminal and free up
notcurses_stop(3) should be called to reset the terminal and free up
resources.
An appropriate `terminfo(5)` entry must exist for the terminal. This entry is
An appropriate terminfo(5) entry must exist for the terminal. This entry is
usually selected using the value of the `TERM` environment variable (see
`getenv(3)`), but a non-`NULL` value for `termtype` will override this. An
getenv(3)), but a non-`NULL` value for `termtype` will override this. An
invalid terminfo specification can lead to reduced performance, reduced
display capabilities, and/or display errors. notcurses natively targets
24bpp/8bpc RGB color, and it is thus desirable to use a terminal with the
@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ via a command-line option.
notcurses furthermore hides the cursor by default, but `retain_cursor` can
prevent this (the cursor can be dynamically enabled or disabled during
execution via `notcurses_cursor_enable(3)` and `notcurses_cursor_disable(3)`).
execution via notcurses_cursor_enable(3) and notcurses_cursor_disable(3)).
If `clear_screen_start` is set to `true`, the screen will be cleared as part of
`notcurses_init`. Otherwise, whatever's on the screen at entry will remain
@ -55,18 +55,18 @@ there until changed.
`notcurses_init` typically emits some diagnostics at startup, including version
information and some details of the configured terminal. This can be inhibited
with `suppress_banner`. This will also inhibit the performance summary normally
printed by `notcurses_stop`.
printed by notcurses_stop(3).
### Fatal signals
It is important to reset the terminal before exiting, whether terminating due
to intended operation or a received signal. This is usually accomplished by
explicitly calling `notcurses_stop` during shutdown. For convenience, notcurses
explicitly calling notcurses_stop(3) during shutdown. For convenience, notcurses
by default installs signal handlers for various signals typically resulting in
process termination (see `signal(7)`). These signal handlers call
`notcurses_stop` for each `struct notcurses` in the process, and then propagate
notcurses_stop(3) for each `struct notcurses` in the process, and then propagate
the signal to any previously-configured handler. These handlers are disabled
upon entry to `notcurses_stop`.
upon entry to notcurses_stop(3).
To prevent signal handler registration, set `no_quit_sighandlers` to `true`.
No means is provided to selectively register fatal signal handlers. If this is
@ -77,17 +77,17 @@ done, the caller ought be sure to effect similar functionality themselves.
`SIGWINCH` (SIGnal WINdow CHange) is delivered to the process when the terminal
is resized. The default action is to ignore it (`SIG_IGN`). notcurses installs
a handler for this signal. The handler causes notcurses to update its idea of
the terminal's size using `TIOCGWINSZ` (see `ioctl_tty(2)`), and generates an
`NCKEY_RESIZE` input event (see `notcurses_input(3)`. This signal handler can be
the terminal's size using `TIOCGWINSZ` (see ioctl_tty(2)), and generates an
`NCKEY_RESIZE` input event (see notcurses_input(3). This signal handler can be
inhibited by setting `no_winch_sighandler` to `true`. If this is done, the
caller should probably watch for the signal, and invoke `notcurses_resize()`
upon its receipt.
A resize event does not invalidate any references returned earlier by
notcurses. The content of any new screen area is undefined until the next call
to `notcurses_render(3)`, unless `clear_screen_start` is set `true`, in which
to notcurses_render(3), unless `clear_screen_start` is set `true`, in which
case new area is cleared. This is true even if an existing `struct ncplane`
(see `notcurses_ncplane(3)`) overlaps the new area, since the signal could
(see notcurses_ncplane(3)) overlaps the new area, since the signal could
arrive while the ncplanes are being modified. Signal handlers are quite
restricted as to what actions they can perform, so minimal work is perfomed in
the handler proper.
@ -99,15 +99,15 @@ Thus, in the absence of `no_winch_sighandler`, `SIGWINCH` results in:
* queuing of a `NCKEY_RESIZE` input event (if there is space in the queue)
* blanking of the new screen area (if `clear_screen_start` is set)
Upon the next call to `notcurses_render` or `notcurses_resize`, the standard
plane (see `notcurses_stdplane(3)`) will be resized to the new screen size. The
next `notcurses_render` call will function as expected across the new screen
Upon the next call to notcurses_render(3) or notcurses_resize(3), the standard
plane (see notcurses_stdplane(3)) will be resized to the new screen size. The
next notcurses_render(3) call will function as expected across the new screen
geometry.
## RETURN VALUES
`NULL` is returned on failure. Otherwise, the return value points at a valid
`struct notcurses`, which can be used until it is provided to `notcurses_stop`.
`struct notcurses`, which can be used until it is provided to notcurses_stop(3).
## AUTHORS

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`notcurses_stop` frees up any resources associated with the `struct notcurses*`
provided as `nc`, and attempts to restore the terminal to its state prior to
calling `notcurses_init(3)`. It also unregisters any signal handlers put into
place by `notcurses_init`. `nc` must not be used following the call.
calling notcurses_init(3). It also unregisters any signal handlers put into
place by notcurses_init(3). `nc` must not be used following the call.
## RETURN VALUES

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