jmp_buf

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jmp_buf

Defined in header <setjmp.h>
typedef /* unspecified */ jmp_buf;

The jmp_buf type is an array type suitable for storing information to restore a calling environment. The stored information is sufficient to restore execution at the correct block of the program and invocation of that block. The state of floating-point status flags, or open files, or any other data is not stored in an object of type jmp_buf.

References

C11 standard (ISO/IEC 9899:2011):

  • 7.13/2 Nonlocal jumps (p: 262)

C99 standard (ISO/IEC 9899:1999):

  • 7.13/2 Nonlocal jumps (p: 243)

C89/C90 standard (ISO/IEC 9899:1990):

  • 4.6 NON-LOCAL JUMPS

See also

saves the context

(function macro)

jumps to specified location

(function)

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