The
localeconv()
function returns a pointer to a
struct lconv
for the current locale.
This structure is shown in
locale(7),
and contains all values associated with the locale categories
LC_NUMERIC
and
LC_MONETARY.
Programs may also use the functions
printf(3)
and
strfmon(3),
which behave according to the actual locale in use.
RETURN VALUE
The
localeconv()
function returns a pointer to a filled in
struct lconv.
This structure may be (in glibc,
is)
statically allocated, and may be overwritten by subsequent calls.
According to POSIX,
the caller should not modify the contents of this structure.
The
localeconv()
function always succeeds.
ATTRIBUTES
For an explanation of the terms used in this section, see
attributes(7).
Interface
Attribute
Value
localeconv()
Thread safety
MT-Unsafe race:localeconv locale
STANDARDS
C99.
BUGS
The
printf(3)
family of functions may or may not honor the current locale.