curs_print - Linux

Overview

curs_print is a command-line tool that enables users to print the current cursor position and associated attributes. It’s particularly useful for debugging and analyzing terminal emulators or text-based applications.

Syntax

curs_print [-f][-o][-p]

Options/Flags

• -f: Format output as a single line of comma-separated values.
• -o: Output cursor position only (x, y coordinates).
• -p: Output cursor attributes in addition to position.

Examples

• Print cursor position and attributes:

curs_print

• Print cursor position only:

curs_print -o

• Print cursor position and attributes as a single line:

curs_print -f

Common Issues

• Error: "No cursor support": Ensure the terminal emulator supports cursor positioning and reporting.
• Incorrect output: Verify the terminal emulator’s cursor position reporting accuracy.

Integration

curs_print can be integrated with other commands for advanced debugging tasks:

• With grep: Filter cursor attributes based on specific patterns.
• With sed: Modify or extract cursor information using regular expressions.

Related Commands

• tput: Control cursor movement and other terminal settings.
• reset: Reset terminal settings, including cursor position.
• clear: Clear the terminal screen, including cursor position.