LCDHome

Syntax:

    LCDHome

Command Availability:

Available on all microcontrollers.

Explanation:

The LCDHome command will return the cursor to home position.

The currentcontents of the LCD screen will be retained.

Example:

    ;Chip Settings
    #chip 16F88,8

    ;Defines (Constants)
    #define LCD_IO 4
    #define LCD_WIDTH 20                ;specified lcd width for clarity only.  20 is the default width
    #define LCD_RS PORTA.6
    #define LCD_NO_RW
    #define LCD_Enable PORTA.7
    #define LCD_DB4 PORTB.4
    #define LCD_DB5 PORTB.5
    #define LCD_DB6 PORTB.6
    #define LCD_DB7 PORTB.7

    Locate 0,0
    Print "Reset"
    wait 1 s
    ClS

    Cursor_Home_Tests:

    cls
    lcdcursor flash
    print "Test Home Cmd"
    LCDHome          ' <<< the LCDHome instruction
    wait 3 s

Key line: LCDHome — moves the cursor back to row 0, column 0 without clearing the display, so the text already printed by print "Test Home Cmd" remains visible.

See Also:

  • CLS — clears the display and also returns the cursor to home
  • Locate — moving the cursor to any specific position, not just home
  • LCD Overview — category overview

Supported in <LCD.H>

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