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form_new_page 3x

NAME

       form_new_page - form pagination functions

SYNOPSIS

       #include <form.h>
       int set_new_page(FIELD *field, bool new_page_flag);
       bool new_page(const FIELD *field);

DESCRIPTION

       The  function  set_new_page  sets or resets a flag marking
       the given field as the beginning of  a  new  page  on  its
       form.

       The  function  new_page  is  a  predicate which tests if a
       given field marks a page beginning on its form.

RETURN VALUE

       The function new_page returns TRUE or FALSE.

       The function set_new_page return one of the following:

       E_OK The routine succeeded.

       E_SYSTEM_ERROR
            System error occurred (see errno).

       E_CONNECTED
            The given field is already connected to a form.

SEE ALSO

       curses(3x) and 3x pages  whose  names  begin  "form_"  for
       detailed descriptions of the entry points.

NOTES

       The header file <form.h> automatically includes the header
       file <curses.h>.

PORTABILITY

       These routines emulate the System V forms  library.   They
       were not supported on Version 7 or BSD versions.

AUTHORS

       Juergen  Pfeifer.   Manual  pages  and  adaptation for new
       curses by Eric S. Raymond.