# Method GTK1.Widget()->selection_owner_set()

Method selection_owner_set

  ``GTK1.Widget` selection_owner_set(`GDK1.Atom`|`void` `selection`, `int`|`void` `time`)`

Description

  When prompted by the user, you claim ownership of the selection by calling this function.

  If another application claims ownership of the selection, you will receive a "selection_clear_event".

  The selection defaults to the PRIMARY selection, and the time to GDK1.CurrentTime.