help with Dev-C++

[Mustang5670]

OK, I'm writing a program and im using a for loop. when i run the program i have to strike a key then hit enter. I used to just press a key and then the program would move on, with out displaying the key that i typed. But for some reason its wanted me to press the enter key now. Wierd. Is it something to do with Dev-C++ ?

#include <stdio.h>
#include <conio.h>

int main()
{
  char c;

  for( ;; )
  {
          c = getch();
          if(c=='w')
         {
              break;
         }
   }
}

Any suggestions.

[kinghajj]

Dev-C++ wouldn't be the reason. Are you using a different OS now?

Dev-C++ has stdio.h, which just lists the arguments for functions compiled in the OS. Changing compiler's shouldn't change anything.

Which compiler did you use last?

EDIT:
Why do you need conio.h 0_o?

[kinghajj]

make c an int instead of a char.

[Mustang5670]

I first used DJGPP and the program worked fine. Now that I used Dev-C++ the program runs alittle off. I might just have to recompile with DJGPP and see if that works.

I need conio.h for the getch() function

[kinghajj]

getch() is in stdio.h! you DON'T need conio!

DJGPP and Dev-C++ use the same compiler - GCC

[Mustang5670]

changing c to an int from a char does not change anything

[kinghajj]

when I compile it, I don't need to press enter :/

put a 'return 0;' at the end too.

[Mustang5670]

man, thats wierd..I just started fresh with the dev-c and it still wants me to press enter..this is driving me nuts.

oh well, thanks for your help

[kinghajj]

even when I compile it in Dev-C++, it works the way you want! What version are you using?

[Mustang5670]

lol i'm cursed or something. That's just my luck

I'm using Dev-C++ version 4, cause i didn't want the beta version.

[kinghajj]

get the beta. it works fine (in fact, better!).

be sure to Uninstall the old version before u install the new one.

[Mustang5670]

I think I may. when I un-install it. will my programs i've written that i have in the bin be deleted or no?

most of all I have to get this enter crap fixed first. then I will get the new version.. *sigh* its going to take me all night to figure it out.

[Hammer]

Originally posted by kinghajj
getch() is in stdio.h! you DON'T need conio!

DJGPP and Dev-C++ use the same compiler - GCC

getch() is not a standard function and isn't guaranteed to be in the same place across different compilers. For Windows based libraries, conio.h is a common place to store it.

According to the delorie web site:
http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/doc/lib...58.html#SEC358

Syntax

#include <conio.h>

int     getch(void);

[kinghajj]

it should only erase the files installed, not others put by the user.

And, the beta installs in C:\Dev-Cpp instead of C:\Dev-C++

[Mustang5670]

ah, thanks for all the help.

*super man theme *
!!!with booming voice!!!

"I'm off to fix the enter thingy"