Sets a behavior variable

int sm_option(int option, int newval);

option

The behavior variable to change.

newval

The new value, defined in smsetup.h, to assign the option-specified option. To get an option's current value, supply the value NOCHANGE.

• · The old value for the specified option.

• · -1: The option is out of range.

sm_option lets you change Panther behavior variables at runtime—for example, error window attributes, delayed write options, cursor display, and zoom options. You can set one of these variables:

Note: Use sm_keyoption to change the behavior of cursor control keys.

sm_keyoption, sm_soption