C Language: tmpnam function
(Generate Temporary File Name)
In the C Programming Language, the tmpnam function creates a name for a temporary file. If the argument is a null pointer, the tmpnam function will store the file name in a static variable and return a pointer to it. Otherwise, the tmpnam function will copy the file name into s.
Syntax
The syntax for the tmpnam function in the C Language is:
char *tmpnam(char *s);
Parameters or Arguments
- s
- The character array to copy the file name.
Returns
The tmpnam function returns a pointer to the file name.
Required Header
In the C Language, the required header for the tmpnam function is:
#include <stdio.h>
Applies To
In the C Language, the tmpnam function can be used in the following versions:
- ANSI/ISO 9899-1990
See Also
Other C functions that are noteworthy when dealing with the tmpnam function:
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