using 'printf' in a script in terminal window

[Mike Massonnet]

2009/11/21 Jerry <gesbbb at yahoo.com>:
> SYSTEM: FreeBSD-7.2
> Xfce 4 Desktop Environment version 4.6.1 (Xfce 4.6)
> GNU bash, version 4.0.35(0)-release (i386-portbld-freebsd7.2)
> Terminal 0.2.12
>
> I am not sure whose problem, currently mine, this is.
>
> I write numerous scripts that I frequently test in an x-terminal. In
> this specific case, Terminal 0.2.12 on my system. When I use the
> 'printf "\f"' command in a script at a regular console, it clears the
> screen as it is suppose to.

I tested it on Terminal, Konsole, and finally xterm, none of those
clear the screen. And if xterm isn't doing pretty much nobody does it.

Why don't you use `clear'?

Regards
Mike

> Under an x-terminal; however, it only
> forces a single line feed. That would be equivalent to using 'printf
> "\n"'.
>
> I am not sure why it is doing this, whether by design, ignorance on my
> part, or a design flaw (bug). In any case, it makes testing scripts
> that I write extremely difficult.
>
> Is there something I can do to correct this behavior, or perhaps
> someone (place) I could report this behavior?
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Jerry
> gesbbb at yahoo.com
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