Source Code File 10-03_sub3

10-03_sub3.c

#include <ncurses.h>

int main()
{
    WINDOW *sub;
    
    initscr();
    
    /* create subwindow on stdscr */
    sub = derwin(stdscr,LINES-2,COLS-2,1,1);
    if( sub==NULL)
    {
        endwin();
        puts("Unable to create subwindow");
        return(1);
    }
    
    /* draw a box around stdscr */
    box(stdscr,0,0);
    /* put text to the stdscr */
    addstr("I'm writing text\n");
    addstr("to the standard screen.");
    refresh();
    getch();
    
    wclear(sub);
    wrefresh(sub);
    getch();
    
    endwin();
    return(0);
}

Output Screenshot

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Notes

* After pressing Enter (or any key), the subwindow's contents are erased. Above, the text o the standard screen. disappears. (Click the image to view.)

* This source code file is referenced as 10-03_sub2.c in the book.

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