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Source Code File 14-01_mousetest

14-01_mousetest.c

#include <ncurses.h>

int main()
{
    initscr();

    if( NCURSES_MOUSE_VERSION>0)
    {
        addstr("Mouse functions available.\n");
        mousemask(ALL_MOUSE_EVENTS,NULL);
        addstr("Mouse Active");
    }
    else
    {
        addstr("Mouse functions unavailable.\n");
    }
    refresh();
    getch();

    endwin();
    return 0;
}

Output Screenshot

Notes

* Remember, even when mouse functions are available, you must ensure that the terminal can capture mouse input. The operating system may prioritize mouse clicks, stealing them from your program.

* Extra characters that may appear after the program runs are generated by the mouse click, but unused by the program.