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.
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