clearing screen and test data

[jemma f]

Hi, im new to programming and im writing a dos based program for an assignment.
Is there a way to clear the screen when a new function is called?
Mine is a menu driven program and it works fine, but it looks cluttered when a new choice is made and the old stuff is still on the screen. Also, does c have something similar to javas 'screenmirror()' which enables you to capture test data to a text file or similar.
Thanks in advance for any help.

p.s I apologise if these are stupid questions!

[Monster]

It's not a stupid question (clear the screen), but it has been asked many times.
A search on this site should give you about 100+ hits.

Also available: FAQ

Here is one that works for DOS:

#include <stdlib.h>

system("cls");

I'm not sure what you mean with the screenmirror() function...