Difference between revisions of "Term (API)"

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|[[term.getSize|term.getSize()]]
 
|[[term.getSize|term.getSize()]]

Revision as of 06:41, 5 November 2012

The Terminal API provides functions for ASCII graphics.

Method name Description
term.write( text ) Writes text to the screen.
term.clear() Clears the entire screen
term.clearLine() Clears the line the cursor is on
term.getCursorPos() Returns two arguments containing the x and the y position of the cursor.
term.setCursorPos( x, y ) Sets the cursor's position.
term.setCursorBlink( b ) Disables the blinking or turns it on.
term.isColor() Returns if the computer supports color. (Used to determine whether or not an advanced computer is being used)
term.getSize() Returns two arguments containing the x and the y values stating the size of the screen. (Good for if you're making something to be compatible with both Turtles and Consoles.)
term.scroll( n ) Scrolls the terminal.
term.redirect( monitor ) Redirects terminal output to a monitor. (Use peripheral.wrap to acquire a monitor "object".)
term.restore() Restores terminal output to the console.
term.setTextColor(color) Sets the terminal's foreground color. Note: only available on Advanced Computers.
term.setBackgroundColor(color) Sets the terminal's background color. Note: only available on Advanced Computers.