strcpy
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strcpy
char *strcpy (char targetString[], const char sourceString[]);
Purpose
Copies a source string including the terminating ASCII NUL byte into a target string. If copying takes place between objects that overlap, the behavior is undefined.
Parameters
| Input | ||
| Name | Type | Description |
| sourceString | const char [] | Contains a pointer to the NUL-terminated source string that is copied into the target string. |
| Output | ||
| Name | Type | Description |
| targetString | char [] | Contains the target string to which the source string is copied including the terminating ASCII NUL byte. |
Return Value
| Name | Type | Description |
| returnedTargetString | char * | Contains a pointer to the modified target string. |
Additional Information
Library: ANSI C Library
Include file: ansi_c.h
LabWindows/CVI compatibility: LabWindows/CVI 3.0 and later
Examples
Refer to the following examples that use the strcpy function:
- apps\uirview\uirview.cws
Open example - toolbox\ini.cws
Open example - userint\events.cws
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