Opens the networks database file. Format #include <netdb.h> void setnetent (int stay_open);
1 – Argument
stay_open Specifies a value used to indicate when to close the networks database file (TCPIP$SYSTEM:NETWORKS.DAT): o A value of 0 closes the networks database file after each call to the getnetent() function. o A nonzero value keeps the networks database file open after each call.
2 – Description
This function opens the networks database file and resets the file marker to the beginning of the file. Passing a nonzero stay_open argument keeps the connection open until you call the endnetent() or exit() function. Related Functions See also endnetent(), getnetent(), and exit().