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cursor positioning on screen using c/c++
Posted on 2003-02-28
Hi,
I tried C/C++ program to place the cursor on screen position but gotoXY is not working on microsoft Visual studio.
Please anyone give me an idea how can i write a program for this using microsoft visual studio.
graphics.h wont work..i think..
I tried C/C++ program to place the cursor on screen position but gotoXY is not working on microsoft Visual studio.
Please anyone give me an idea how can i write a program for this using microsoft visual studio.
graphics.h wont work..i think..
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>> but gotoXY is not working on microsoft Visual studio.
I beleive that the gotoxy() function is Borland specific.
Exceter
I beleive that the gotoxy() function is Borland specific.
Exceter
I am trying to do exactly the same thing and am still trying out suggestions. The information I have been given by experts so far is at
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Programming/Programming_Languages/C/Q_20520321.html
And yes, gotoXY will not work in MSVC++, but will in some other compilers.
:(
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Programming/Programming_Languages/C/Q_20520321.html
And yes, gotoXY will not work in MSVC++, but will in some other compilers.
:(
Thx mrwad99,
I have the same problem as yours. I tried all the solution given for your questions but nothing worked for me. i am waiting for some to gimme a solution.
I have the same problem as yours. I tried all the solution given for your questions but nothing worked for me. i am waiting for some to gimme a solution.
This simple thing looks so complicated in MSVC++ :)
How about using BIOS interrupt
/*
INT 10 - VIDEO - SET CURSOR POSITION
AH = 02h
BH = page number
DH = row (00h is top)
DL = column (00h is left)
Return: nothing
*/
#define geninterrupt(i) __int__(i)
void mygotoxy(unsigned char x, unsigned char y)
{
_AH = 0x2;
_BH = 0;
_DH = x;
_DL = y;
geninterrupt(0x10);
}
Hey ... how about to use Borland compiler for your DOS project. It's conio.h kick ass.
Download it for free from http://bdn.borland.com/museum/
Turbo C 2.01 => C only, then a top choice
Turbo C++ 1.01 => support C++ but not so complete
How about using BIOS interrupt
/*
INT 10 - VIDEO - SET CURSOR POSITION
AH = 02h
BH = page number
DH = row (00h is top)
DL = column (00h is left)
Return: nothing
*/
#define geninterrupt(i) __int__(i)
void mygotoxy(unsigned char x, unsigned char y)
{
_AH = 0x2;
_BH = 0;
_DH = x;
_DL = y;
geninterrupt(0x10);
}
Hey ... how about to use Borland compiler for your DOS project. It's conio.h kick ass.
Download it for free from http://bdn.borland.com/museum/
Turbo C 2.01 => C only, then a top choice
Turbo C++ 1.01 => support C++ but not so complete
>> how about to use Borland compiler for your DOS project
That would be the best course of action in my opinion. However, I would download Borland C/C++ 5.5. It is free to download from borland provided you register(Free) with them.
http://www.borland.com/products/downloads/download_cbuilder.html
Exceter
That would be the best course of action in my opinion. However, I would download Borland C/C++ 5.5. It is free to download from borland provided you register(Free) with them.
http://www.borland.com/products/downloads/download_cbuilder.html
Exceter
This does the trick in MSVC++
#include <windows.h>
#include <stdio.h>
int main ( int argc, char** argv )
{
HANDLE hConsole = GetStdHandle ( STD_OUTPUT_HANDLE );
if ( hConsole != INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE )
{
COORD pos = {32, 11};
SetConsoleCursorPosition ( hConsole, pos );
printf ( "Hello World!\n" );
}
return 0;
}
- DJ
#include <windows.h>
#include <stdio.h>
int main ( int argc, char** argv )
{
HANDLE hConsole = GetStdHandle ( STD_OUTPUT_HANDLE );
if ( hConsole != INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE )
{
COORD pos = {32, 11};
SetConsoleCursorPosition ( hConsole, pos );
printf ( "Hello World!\n" );
}
return 0;
}
- DJ
>> The free Borland C++ 5.5 is only command line compiler without IDE.
So? If you really want an IDE download textpad, or an equivalent program, and inside 10 seconds of configuration it will compile your programs using any compiler you want.
Exceter
So? If you really want an IDE download textpad, or an equivalent program, and inside 10 seconds of configuration it will compile your programs using any compiler you want.
Exceter
Nothing has happened on this question in over 8 months. It's time for cleanup!
My recommendation, which I will post in the Cleanup topic area, is to
accept answer by mrwad99 (acknowldging good responses from others, but too few points...).
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My recommendation, which I will post in the Cleanup topic area, is to
accept answer by mrwad99 (acknowldging good responses from others, but too few points...).
PLEASE DO NOT ACCEPT THIS COMMENT AS AN ANSWER!
jmcg
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