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sync(3)  —  Unix Programmer’s Manual

NAME

sync -  wait for a vertical retrace period

SYNOPSIS

C
sync()

FORTRAN
subroutine sync

Pascal
procedure sync;

DESCRIPTION

In single buffer and RGB modes, rapidly changing scenes should be synchronized with the refresh rate.  The sync command waits for the next vertical retrace period. 

SEE ALSO

RGBmode, singlebuffer

NOTE

This command can only be used in immediate mode. 

Silicon Graphics  —  R1c

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