Hiding DOS

I started learning C++ and after a couple of text programs I decided to jump right into mouse programming, anyways I wrote this program that makes the mouse move

Code:

#include <windows.h>
int main(){
    POINT pt; int x, y;
     while (1)
     { 
           Sleep(6);
           GetCursorPos(&pt);; x = pt.x; y = pt.y;
           SetCursorPos(x-5,y-5);
           if(GetAsyncKeyState(VK_ESCAPE)<0){break;}
     }
     return 0;
}

now my problem is: the DOS(dont know the real name of the black box that pops out, would be nice if anyone could tell me the tech term) window is bothering me, how can I hide it?

I'm using Dev-C++ and Windows XP

Ummm...what?

Originally Posted by Mike Hawk

now my problem is: the DOS(dont know the real name of the black box that pops out, would be nice if anyone could tell me the tech term) window is bothering me

The term I believe is "console window".

You are developing a console application. The console window is showing because of that. IF that is not what you want, and instead want a windows application, check http://www.foosyerdoos.fsnet.co.uk/ for a tutorial. There's plenty others on the web too.

console window sounds more catchy than DOS, thanks.

well i'll check on FoosYerDoos thank for all the help guys.

In Dev-C++ there's a linker option (under compiler options), Do not create a console window. (Answer "No" to see the console window !! ) The tool you are using should have something to the same effect. Otherwise you can pass an additional command to the linker (which I don't know, but you can look it up at a reference site to your compiler).

/subsystem:windows for Microsoft compilers. But that requires you to provide WinMain instead of main.

Originally Posted by anon

In Dev-C++ there's a linker option (under compiler options), Do not create a console window. (Answer "No" to see the console window !! ) The tool you are using should have something to the same effect. Otherwise you can pass an additional command to the linker (which I don't know, but you can look it up at a reference site to your compiler).

this worked perfectly thinks anon!