I some help, I need a simple C program ( not C++) that will ask somone to enter their name, middle and surname and their age.
It needs to be fully trapped so if for example someone doesn't have a middle name it can be omitted.
The results then need to be displayed on a screen, eg " the user of this programme is <first name><middle name><last name> aged <age>"
PLEASE HELP, i have very, very little experience with programming.
Thanks very much, I appreciate your help
James
Well unfortunately for you, this is about as good as it's going to get right now. Here ya go:
Originally Posted by kermi3
Read and follow the above instructions, and try your post (in the same thread) again. Now we really mean for you to read all of that. Don't just brush it off, because that'll just make people not want to help you.
Quzah.
Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.
I am aware of this, its just I have no knowledge of C and I am trying to understand it more, if i got a start, then I may understand more!
I was just being friendly , I thought somone might be able to help!
JAmes
We can help. We do it all the time. However, as all of the above, (which I'm sure you've read, right?) states, you need to put forth some effort. I'm sure you came across in the FAQ, (as you were reading the above information, right?) ways to read information from the user. That alone, (which you've already read, right?) should easily get you started on your way. Then, when you get stuck (as described in the information you just got done reading, right?) you can post your code attempt, and we'll be more than happy to assist you.
Quzah.
Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.
ok, please give me 10 minutes whilst I type up what I have got so far, then maybe you could point me in the right direction please?
James
/* nameprogramme.c */
/* jamesbrady, April 2005, U of G*/
#include <stdio.h>
main()
{
Firstly, make sure you explicitly state the return value for main to be int, and also if you are not accepting any arguments put a void in the parameter list like so:
If that's the only code you can write, then I suggest you start reading from a "Hello World" program and work your way down. Then you should move onto understanding variables, and try to at least understand the printf() and scanf() library functions.Code:int main(void) {
..and let me that you now need to add a return statement, close your main function
with '}'
leaving you with
Now compile!Code:int main(void) { return 0; }
Congratulations! You just wasted 512KB!
i seem to have GCC 3.3.4
But how do i start it?
I dont have a menu for it or anything.
Sorry, I pressed tab, then enter and it posted the code before I had the chance to finish it !!
I have already done the 'hello world' one when i first started learning.
Anyhow, this is what i got so far....
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-------------------------------------------------Code:/* nameprogramme.c */ /* jamesbrady, April 2005, U of G*/ #include <stdio.h> int main() { cls printf (\t"please enter your first name : \n"); scanf (\t ?????????? ); printf (\t please enter your middle name : \n); scanf (\t ?????????? ); printf (\t please enter your surname: \n); scanf (\t ?????????? ); printf (\t please enter your age in numbers: \n); printf (\t Thank you ........ \n); printf (\t "The user of this programme is <name><middle name><surname> aged <age> \n"); getch(); }
i am confused as to how to assign a variable to ie a name and store it and then how to recall it when i have to display all the names. I have used scanf() but I can't remember how.
james
Misplaced >> Well I assumed he knew how to close and return the function - I only meant to demonstrate what he needed to change.
Am I on the write track though?
Firstly, you need the proper quotations around the printf() statements.
So all the \t goes inside the " " like so:
You need quotes for your other printf() functions as well.Code:printf ("\tplease enter your first name : \n");
scanf() works by having a "format" as the first argument and the subsequent arguments are the locations where you want to "store" the respective formats.
So if I wanted to read in an integer:
Not to mention: "cls" is out of place in your source, it is neither a function or variable. If you wanted it to "clear your screen" then I suggest you read the FAQ:Code:int num = 0; printf("Input an integer: "); scanf("%d",&num); printf("\nYou have inputted: %d",num);
http://faq.cprogramming.com/cgi-bin/...&id=1043284385
FAQ > How do I... (Level 1) > Get a line of text from the user/keyboard (C)
FAQ > How do I... (Level 1) > How do I get a number from the user (C)
7. It is easier to write an incorrect program than understand a correct one.
40. There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works.*
I take it you totally ignored everything I suggested you read then huh? Otherwise you would have your answer by having read those links that Dave suggests you read. Now, for real this time, go read them.
Quzah.
Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.
to learn to program and write code, you need:
The willingess to read, a desire to learn, good reference material and know how to find good reference material, patience, and paper and pencil
........................maybe a computer too
i seem to have GCC 3.3.4
But how do i start it?
I dont have a menu for it or anything.
