Arrays

You need to figure out an algorithm to do the task.  One approach is to "do it on paper".  Then, write a program that uses a similar approach to the operations that you did to do the task manually.

If you can't figure it out how to do it manually, then no amount of expert help will tell you how to write the program.

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Try and put something together. Figure out what data you get to start with and then what conclusions you need to come up with.

I have always found the best way to figure out an algorithm is to get some sample input, then do what I want the computer to do manually, recording what I do. This helps you organize and know exactly what your program is supposed to do.


Great Luck!!

tvanceplus

Ok, the solution would be so easy, but first tell me what do you want exactly?

as i understand the problem till this point is:
1) one testing room.
2) more than one test at the same time.
3) no two students having the same course to sit near each other.

first lets number the tables sequentially so you can use 1 dimentional arrays. (its easier)

the type of the array's elements is STRING data type. (each student would have a string that indicates his number and course ID)

if two tests to be held assign the odd numbered tables to those of test "A"
and the even to the others.

Many alternatives exists depending on your algorithm.

For more assistance please tell us what do you want exactly.


issamwd

Could someone give me an example with C++ on how to do it....Your response will be greatly appreciated.

I fixed the program a little bit.  Right now, when we tell the program the number of tests, the program just arranges the tests so no two of them are near each other.  We  want to make the program in such a way that the program keeps on looping around when we input the number of tests and number of students, it loops until all of the tests are filled in.  If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask.  I hope you reply soon.



#include <iostream.h>
#include <math.h>
#include <fstream.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <stdio.h>

#define CNUM_Rows 30
#define CNUM_Clms 20

#define CNUM_ArrayRows (CNUM_Rows+2)
#define CNUM_ArrayClms (CNUM_Clms+2)

#define CNUM_NumberOfTests 10    

int aSeats[CNUM_ArrayRows][CNUM_ArrayClms];


void InitSeatArray()
{
  for (int j=0; j< CNUM_Rows; j++ ) {
    for (int k=0; k< CNUM_Clms; k++ ) {
      aSeats[j][k]= 0; // nobody is sitting there
    }
  }
}

bool FindAvailableSeat( int *pnRow, int* pnClm )
{
 

  for (int nRow=1; nRow< CNUM_Rows; nRow++ ) {
    for (int nClm=1; nClm< CNUM_Clms; nClm++ ) {
      if ( (aSeats[nRow+0][nClm+0] == 0 ) // the seat itself
        && (aSeats[nRow+1][nClm+0] == 0 ) // the seat behind
        && (aSeats[nRow-1][nClm+0] == 0 ) // the seat in front
        && (aSeats[nRow+0][nClm-1] == 0 ) // to the left
        && (aSeats[nRow+0][nClm+1] == 0 ) // to the right
        && (aSeats[nRow+1][nClm+1] == 0 ) // diag right/behind
        && (aSeats[nRow+1][nClm-1] == 0 ) // diag left/behind
        && (aSeats[nRow-1][nClm+1] == 0 ) // diag right/ahead
        && (aSeats[nRow-1][nClm-1] == 0 ) // diag left/ahead
        ) {
        *pnRow= nRow; *pnClm= nClm;
        return( true );
      }
    }
  }
 
  return (false );
}

main()
{
  InitSeatArray();
  int fRet;
  int nRow, nClm;
  while (fRet!= false)
  {
      for (int j=1; j<= CNUM_NumberOfTests; j++ ) {
            bool fRet= FindAvailableSeat( &nRow, &nClm );
if ( fRet == false ) {
printf("Only able to seat %d test-takers in the " 
       "room with %d rows and %d clms of seats.\n",
               j-1, CNUM_Rows, CNUM_Clms
);
break;
}
else {
      aSeats[nRow][nClm]= j; // put a student in the seat
}
  }
  printf( "Seating Chart\n" );
  for ( nRow=1; nRow <CNUM_Rows; nRow++ ) {
    for (nClm=1; nClm <CNUM_Clms; nClm++ ) {
      printf(" %02.2d", aSeats[nRow][nClm] );
}
    printf("\n");
  }
  }
  return(0);
}

Yes, raheelahmadkhan, I have two  questions:

Does the solution that I provided answer your question?  Is there some flaw in the program that keeps you from awarding me the points you offered?

I hope you reply soon.

-- dan

Youre program was excellent but there is more to it...You have to input the number of tests and the number of students taking each test...then you arrange the seating so that no two people sit next to each other...i'll reward you as soon as you can do this
thanks