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11-02-2006
brian2k

old style formal list???

guys...what should i do if i have this error. i tried to search thru net but still couldn't solve it. This error making me crazy...i'm struck with it for few hours.

Code:

// Display the intro screen int introScreen(),STARTGAME; { DXUPlaySFX(RAVE); while(DXUProcessMessages()) // Process system Messages { // read key board DXUReadKeyboard(); // if escape is pressed then game over if (dxuKeyState[DIK_Q]) DXUDestroyWindow() ; // if space is pressed return start game if (dxuKeyState[DIK_0]) return STARTGAME; // Other wise draw the background DXURenderPrepare(); DXUDrawSpriteFast(&sprIntro); strcpy(str,""); DXUDrawText(&impactFont,str); DXURenderFinish(); } return GAMEOVER; }
11-02-2006
pianorain

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian2k

This error making me crazy...i'm struck with it for few hours.

Apparently not struck enough with it to actually show us what it is.
11-02-2006
Prelude

>int introScreen(),STARTGAME;
Becomes:

Code:

int introScreen ( int STARTGAME )

But that's assuming STARTGAME is an argument to the function and not just a typo.
11-02-2006
brian2k

you mean this?

Background.cpp
.\Background.cpp(273) : error C2447: '{' : missing function header (old-style formal list?)
.\Background.cpp(296) : error C2447: '{' : missing function header (old-style formal list?)
.\Background.cpp(317) : error C2447: '{' : missing function header (old-style formal list?)

for the line 273, is wat i mean for the previous code
11-02-2006
pianorain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prelude

But that's assuming STARTGAME is an argument to the function and not just a typo.

Your guess is as good as mine. I'm thinking it should be a global const int since it's being used as a return code.

Code:

const int STARTGAME = 1; //or anything really // Display the intro screen int introScreen()

However, if that's the case, I'd suggest an enumeration of return codes since GAMEOVER is also being used that way.
11-02-2006
brian2k

thanks guys although it doesnt help.
11-02-2006
Daved

You generally have to give good information (preferably a lot of good information) in order to get the help you want. So if you would still like some help, please post detailed information about your problem. Don't be afraid to write too much.
11-02-2006
Prelude

>thanks guys although it doesnt help.
That's because we can't tell if you're trying to compile K&R C as C++, or just can't type. :rolleyes: How about giving us more of a bone to chew on?
11-02-2006
brian2k

yeah...i should give more information. but i really sux in programmin. Actually i creating a 2D game using C++. Now i left 3 error from completing the game.
11-02-2006
Prelude

>but i really sux in programmin.
I find it confusing why people seem to think that lack of experience somehow justifies an inability to ask a smart question.

>Actually i creating a 2D game using C++.
Okay, not helpful.

>Now i left 3 error from completing the game.
You're on the home stretch. Still not helpful.

>yeah...i should give more information.
Yes. Start by posting each of the functions that are causing you problems. Then post how you declare those functions. Then post how you call those functions. That should be enough to tell the difference between old style C and fat finger syndrome.
11-02-2006
pianorain

Yes, more information. Like where and how GAMEOVER is defined. I'm guessing that STARTGAME should be defined similarly.
11-02-2006
brian2k

here is the code that have error.

Code:

// Display the intro screen int introScreen(),STARTGAME; { DXUPlaySFX(RAVE); while(DXUProcessMessages()) // Process system Messages { // read key board DXUReadKeyboard(); // if escape is pressed then game over if (dxuKeyState[DIK_Q]) DXUDestroyWindow() ; // if space is pressed return start game if (dxuKeyState[DIK_0]) return STARTGAME; // Other wise draw the background DXURenderPrepare(); DXUDrawSpriteFast(&sprIntro); strcpy(str,""); DXUDrawText(&impactFont,str); DXURenderFinish(); } return GAMEOVER; } void Introduction(); int INTRODUCTION; { while (DXUPrecessMessages()) { DXUReadKeyboard(); if(dxuKeyState[DIK_Q]) DXUDestroyWindow(); if (dxuKeyState[DIK_1]) return INTRODUCTION; DXURenderPrepare(); DXUDrawSpriteFast(&sprIntro); strcpy(str,""); DXUDrawText(&impactFont,str); DXURenderFinish(); } return GAMEOVER; } // Display the intro screen and the last score int interLevelScreen(int level); int strcpy; { while (DXUProcessMessages()) // Process system Messages { // read key board DXURenderPrepare(); DXUDrawSpriteFast(&sprLevel); strcpy(str,""); rcImpact.top=220; DXUSetFontAttributes(&impactFont,&rcImpact,DT_LEFT|DT_WORDBREAK,DXURGB(0,0,255)); wsprintf(str,"LEVEL %-4d Enemies:%-3d\n",level,currentTotalEnemies); DXUDrawText(&impactFont,str); DXURenderFinish(); Sleep(1000); return 0; } return GAMEOVER; }
11-02-2006
Prelude

Code:

int interLevelScreen(int level); int strcpy; {

Becomes:

Code:

int interLevelScreen(int level) {

Code:

void Introduction(); int INTRODUCTION; {

Becomes:

Code:

void Introduction() {

Code:

int introScreen(),STARTGAME; {

Becomes:

Code:

int introScreen() {

This is based on my assumptions, and knowing how you call the functions would make a big difference.
11-02-2006
Salem

Maybe go back to the books and start with something simple like "hello world" before embarking on a sizeable program.

There's also the "compile every 5 lines" so you find mistakes early. Writing hundreds of lines and dumping the whole mess on a message board is not the way to go.
11-02-2006
brian2k

Thanks guys anyway. maybe i should learn from the start. Cheers
11-02-2006
Prelude

>Thanks guys anyway.
There's nothing like a guy who refuses to listen. I'm closing this thread because it's already been diluted with us telling you the same thing over and over and you not listening. If you want to revive your question, start a new thread and ask a smart question.