XGrabServer

Section: XLIB FUNCTIONS (3X11)
Updated: Release 6.5
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NAME

XGrabServer, XUngrabServer - grab the server

SYNTAX

XGrabServer(display)

Display *display;

XUngrabServer(display)

Display *display;

ARGUMENTS

display: Specifies the connection to the X server.

DESCRIPTION

The XGrabServer function disables processing of requests and close downs on all other connections than the one this request arrived on. You should not grab the X server any more than is absolutely necessary.

The XUngrabServer function restarts processing of requests and close downs on other connections. You should avoid grabbing the X server as much as possible.