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DB->set_feedback()
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## DB->set_feedback()

    #include <db.h>

    int
    DB->set_feedback(DB *,
        void (*db_feedback_fcn)(DB *dbp, int opcode, int percent));

Some operations performed by the Berkeley DB library can take non-trivial amounts of time. The `DB->set_feedback()` method can be used by applications to monitor progress within these operations. When an operation is likely to take a long time, Berkeley DB will call the specified callback function with progress information.

It is up to the callback function to display this information in an appropriate manner.

The `DB->set_feedback()` method may be called at any time during the life of the application.

The `DB->set_feedback()` method returns a non-zero error value on failure and 0 on success.

### Note

Berkeley DB is not re-entrant. Callback functions should not attempt to make library calls (for example, to release locks or close open handles). Re-entering Berkeley DB is not guaranteed to work correctly, and the results are undefined.

### Parameters

#### db_feedback_fcn

The db_feedback_fcn parameter is the application-specified feedback function called to report Berkeley DB operation progress. The callback function must take three parameters:

- `dbp`

  The dbp parameter is a reference to the enclosing database.

- `opcode`

  The opcode parameter is an operation code. The opcode parameter may take on any of the following values:

  - `DB_UPGRADE`

    The underlying database is being upgraded.

  - `DB_VERIFY`

    The underlying database is being verified.

- `percent`

  The percent parameter is the percent of the operation that has been completed, specified as an integer value between 0 and 100.

### Class

DB

### See Also

Database and Related Methods

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