NAME

wmrepaint − repaint the desk top

SYNOPSIS

int wmrepaint(wmfd);
int wmfd;

DESCRIPTION

wmfd
is an integer file descriptor for an opened window manager device interface. 

DISCUSSION

This routine sends a repaint event to all window units, then totally repaints the desk top.  This library call exists in order to repair damage  caused to the display, should such damage occur.  For example, if the following is executed to a device with several windows displayed,

echo "lsakdjflaksdj" > /dev/console

the display may not act as expected−i.e., it is damaged. 

Graphics windows may or may not be repaired by this library call. It depends upon if the application program using the windows has the ability to repaint upon receiving a repaint event (see weventpoll). 

SEE ALSO

weventpoll(3W). 

DIAGNOSTICS

A return of -1 indicates failure; otherwise 0 is returned.  See errno(2) for more information.

Hewlett-Packard Company  —  HP-UX Release 8.0: January 1991