Term (API)

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 n lines.
term.redirect( target )	Redirects terminal output to a monitor or other redirect target. (Use peripheral.wrap to acquire a monitor "object".)
term.restore()	Restores terminal output to the previous target.
term.setTextColor(color)	Sets the foreground color for text subsequently written to the terminal. Note: only available on Advanced Computers.
term.setBackgroundColor(color)	Sets the background color for text subsequently written to the terminal. Note: only available on Advanced Computers.