Thread: How can I make the cursor step backwards?

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    How can I make the cursor step backwards?

    Hello, I want to have my program display a progress indicator. It should look like this (but all on one line):

    Booting.
    Booting..
    Booting...
    Booting.
    Booting..
    Booting...

    See how the periods go 1, 2, 3, and then start back at 1? How can this be done?

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    Use \b to move the cursor backwards. Overtype previous characters using a space.
    When all else fails, read the instructions.
    If you're posting code, use code tags: [code] /* insert code here */ [/code]

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    Thanks a lot!

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    You can also use the gotoxy(x,y) function to go to a specific cell on the screen. I think that's in conio.h

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    Originally posted by smartperson
    You can also use the gotoxy(x,y) function to go to a specific cell on the screen. I think that's in conio.h
    You could if you have it in your compiler and are running on the correct OS. The \b solution is a little more generic, even if it is ugly!
    When all else fails, read the instructions.
    If you're posting code, use code tags: [code] /* insert code here */ [/code]

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    how about this:

    char *buf[] = {"Booting. ", "Booting.. ", "Booting..."};
    for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++) {
    cout << buf[i%3] << '\r' << flush;
    Sleep(1000); // or whatever (does Sleep take milliseconds?)
    }

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