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|Redirects terminal output to a monitor.
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Revision as of 20:25, 15 April 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.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( side ) Redirects terminal output to a monitor.
term.restore() Restores terminal output to the console.