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NAME
form_new_page - form pagination functionsSYNOPSIS
#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 related 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.