Function Synopsis and Syntax

HP-UX functions are described in a definition format rather than a usage format. The definition format includes typing information that is omitted when the function call is actually included in a program.

The general definition form is:

type func ( type param[, type param]...);

For example:

int setuname ( const char *name , size_t namelen);

The usage form is:

func ( param[, param]...);

For example:

setuname ( name[, namelen]...);

The function syntax elements are the same as for commands, except for the options.