Using X,Y Coords in DOS Console

[BigSter]

Hi,
I need to move a word arround the screen using the x,y coordinants in the DOS Console. Like for example I wanted to move the word "Hi!" arround the screen using input from the user.

x=1;
y=2;
"Hi!" location = (x,y);

Thanks

[nvoigt]

The function to place the cursor at a specific location is called 'gotoxy( x,y )' for other compilers. For MS VC you have to look in the FAQ to know how to write your own gotoxy.

When you are at the location, just use your favorite output method. printf, cout etc.

[BigSter]

So like if I wanted to print the word "Hi!" using cout, with x=5 and y=5. Could you give me a simple example.
Thanks

cout<<"Hi!"<<endl;

[nvoigt]

#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

// Prototype for your own gotoxy function here

int main()
{
    gotoxy( 5, 5 );
    cout << "Hi";
    return 0;
}

// Implementation of your own gotoxy function here 

Please consult the FAQ on how to write the gotoxy function in MSVC.

[BigSter]

Thanks

[Kuplex]

#include <windows.h>
#include <conio.h>

void gotoxy(int x, int y)
{
static HANDLE hConsole = GetStdHandle(STD_OUTPUT_HANDLE);
COORD coord = {x, y};
SetConsoleCursorPosition(hConsole, coord);
}