Thread: Problem clearing screen

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    Unhappy Problem clearing screen

    I know clrscr(); clears the screen, but for some reason it's giving me an error. Here's the context:
    Code:
    int main(int argc, char *argv[])
    {
       while (!(namepw())){
          clrscr();
       }
       
       cout << endl;
       return 0;
    }
    I'm using Visual C++ 6, and I included conio.h. Whats wrong?

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    Visual C++ 6 doesn't have clrscr, so you'll have to use system("cls") or use a loop to print a load of newlines.
    And if I was you I would delete that post before Salem or Quazh reads it.
    Last edited by C_Coder; 02-10-2002 at 03:07 PM.

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    FAQ If you look around FAQ somewhere FAQ then you should FAQ be able to learn FAQ how to write clrscr() FAQ on your own FAQ that works with MSVC++ FAQ FAQ FAQ.

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    My best code is written with the delete key.

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    You can add Prelude to that list as well.

    I didn't mean to forget you had FAQ fetish as well Prelude.
    LOL

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    FAQs turn me on, more people need to feel the kind of rush that reading a FAQ gives you. Besides, more people should read them so I don't have to type as much.

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    Last edited by Prelude; 02-10-2002 at 03:31 PM.
    My best code is written with the delete key.

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    How much would the learning edition of Visual C++ 6 cost?

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    VC6 standard -> $109

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    learning edition of Visual C++ 6 cost?
    It comes free with some books. It definately comes with Deitel and Deitels C++ How to Program. That books about £30 in the UK.
    Free the weed!! Class B to class C is not good enough!!
    And the FAQ is here :- http://faq.cprogramming.com/cgi-bin/smartfaq.cgi

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    >It definately comes with Deitel and Deitels C++ How to Program.
    Well I should hope so, I bought both Stroustrup and Petzold for less than Deitel and Deitel. Either it's a superb book, or it's way overpriced. $72 American :P

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    Either it's a superb book, or it's way overpriced. $72 American
    Its both! Especially if you are a beginner. I didn't know it was that dear over on your side of the water.Its the only book on c++ my local bookshop stocks and its about £30 so thats what $50. For a good book and a good compiler thats not a lot of money. You wouldn't think twice about paying that for Quake4 or similar would you?
    Free the weed!! Class B to class C is not good enough!!
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