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I use Metrowerks Codewarrior 7 as my compiler and don't know how to clear the screen (LOL). I don't know if it is my compiler or just...well whatever. Could some of you pros, gurus, and junkies help me? The command I have been using is:
system("CLS");
along with the #include <stdlib.h> header
when system cls dont work, then try clrscr;
that only works with some compilers
the clrscr only works with dos based compilers, codeworks is windows based.
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int i;
for (i=0; i < 30; ++i)
cout << '\n';
....
Screen cleared....
I am so bad at C++ I can't even read that and understand it...I don't want to type it in and run it unless i get clearance by one other programmer. So could an experienced program just verify that that is true?
int i; //creates a variable to place integers into
for (i = 0 ; i < 30; ++i)
// for is a loop (for some value, while condition exists, increment
// i = 0 means make i equal 0
// i < 30 is the condition
// ++i means add one to i or as it is called "increment"
// this loop runs 30 times
cout << '\n'; // means put a newline (or return)
therefore....
it means, hit return 30 times (0 thru 29). This makes your text leave the screen.... the screen is clear.
The end...
Oh... and a word of advice. The people on this board with many posts can most generally be trusted to not screw up your computer. ;)
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>>for (i = 0 ; i < 30; ++i)
i think 25 will work [80x25 in dos mode]
OH! Now I see! I am so dumb sometimes I should have understood that anyways thanks for showing me how to clear the screen that way... It really works :D. Okay I am about to get yelled at by the teacher because he is crazy so, thanks, bye.
Wait wait wait! They forgot an important thing! returning the cursor to the top left hand corner! Here is the fully optimised code:
have fun :)PHP Code:int i;
for (i=0; i < 30; ++i)
cout << '\n';
cout << '\r';