function::ansi_cursor_save - Linux

Overview

ansi_cursor_save is a versatile command designed to preserve the current cursor position within a terminal window. It aids in manipulating and restoring the cursor location, allowing efficient terminal window management and text manipulation tasks.

Syntax

ansi_cursor_save [options]

Options/Flags

| Option | Description |
|—|—|
| -h | Display help and usage information |
| -C | Use ANSI escape codes to save the cursor position |
| -v | Print the saved cursor position in the form of ANSI escape codes |
| -r | Restore the saved cursor position |

Examples

Simple Save and Restore:

ansi_cursor_save
# Perform some other operations
ansi_cursor_restore

Using ANSI Escape Codes:

ansi_cursor_save -C
# Perform some other operations
position=$(ansi_cursor_save -v)
ansi_cursor_restore

Integration with Other Commands:

# Redirect the cursor save position to a file
ansi_cursor_save -v > cursor_position.txt

# Restore the cursor position from a file
ansi_cursor_restore < cursor_position.txt

Common Issues

• Incompatible Terminals: Some terminals may not support ANSI escape codes, causing the save and restore operations to fail.

Integration

ansi_cursor_save can be seamlessly integrated with other command line tools for advanced text manipulation and terminal management:

• sed: Use ansi_cursor_save to temporarily save the cursor position when manipulating text with sed.
• vim: Save and restore the cursor position before and after applying vim commands for precise editing.
• tmux: Utilize ansi_cursor_save to manage multiple terminal sessions and restore cursor positions across sessions.

Related Commands

• tput