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View Ref-File7.8.6.1  vq_chcells                                                TOS

 Name:         »Inquire addressable alpha character cells« - Obtain 
               the number of rows and columns of a workstation.

 Opcode:       5 (Escape 1)

 Syntax:       void vq_chcells ( int16_t handle, int16_t *rows, 
               int16_t *columns );

 Description:  The call vq_chcells obtains the number of rows and 
               columns that can be accessed with the alpha cursor. The 
               following apply:

                Parameter  Meaning

                handle     Workstation identifier
                rows       Number of rows
                columns    Number of columns

               Note: A value of 0 in the parameters rows or columns 
               means that addressing is not possible.

 Return value: The function does not return a result.

 Availability: Supported by all screen and printer drivers.

 Group:        Text functions

 See Also:     Binding   v_enter_cur