access the system caret blink rate in java

Question

I am implementing a simple embedded text editor in java. For the convenience of my users I would like to use the caret blink rate they have set as a system property in their operating system.

I am not using a swing or awt text box, but rather building one from scratch.

What is the simplest way to get at this system property?

Answer 1

The method for configuring the cursor blink rate is highly system dependent, and there is no simple (cross-platform) way to access the rate in Java.

For example:

• On Linux - https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/55423/how-to-change-cursor-shape-color-and-blinkrate-of-linux-console

• On Windows - https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms971316.aspx#atg_avoidflashing_adjusting_the_cursor_blink_rate_programmatically

(These are not direct solutions ... but they illustrate the problem that you would have.)

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I would put this application feature into the "too hard" basket, especially since the benefit to most users is (IMO) marginal.