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    Clearing the screen.

    Hey Guys, i did search this topic before posting this but all i could find was stuff about system("cls") or some variation on that, i did try it but it seems my compiler (code::blocks) doesn't allow it.

    I tried using this also.

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    for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++)
    {
    
    cout<<"\n";
    
    }
    But it's just not doing what i need it to do :S

    I'm just stuffing around with making a programme where you can enter a name & adress & what i want is when i change menu's the screen is cleared and everything is sitting at the top of the consol window, but i can't figure out how to do it

    if any of you brainiacs have a way of doing this can you please tell me
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    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    Salem, really? You actually want people to look at the FAQs and tutorials before they post a questiom? How rude....
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndrewHunter View Post
    Salem, really? You actually want people to look at the FAQs and tutorials before they post a questiom? How rude....
    Thats what i was thinking, time to find a site with better people on it :P nah thanks, sorry if you did all the work for me just been a while with programming for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cruiser View Post
    Thats what i was thinking, time to find a site with better people on it :P nah thanks, sorry if you did all the work for me just been a while with programming for me.
    Really?
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    Now, please, for the love of all things good and holy, think about what you're doing! Don't just run around willy-nilly, coding like a drunk two-year-old....
    Quote Originally Posted by quzah View Post
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    Warning: Some or all of my posted code may be non-standard and as such should not be used and in no case looked at.

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    Hey Guys, i did search this topic before posting this but all i could find was stuff about system("cls") or some variation on that, i did try it but it seems my compiler (code::blocks) doesn't allow it.
    Did you have <stdlib> or <cstdlib> included as a header? Bearing in mind that clearing the (console) screen is very system specific, but of course you have read the FAQ now, so know that already ;->
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    > Salem, really? You actually want people to look at the FAQs and tutorials before they post a questiom?
    Writing FAQ articles
    So what is the point of your "enthusiasm" here?

    If it makes you feel any better, I'll make a point of NOT referring people to any FAQ articles you write - how's that sound?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    > Salem, really? You actually want people to look at the FAQs and tutorials before they post a questiom?
    Writing FAQ articles
    So what is the point of your "enthusiasm" here?

    If it makes you feel any better, I'll make a point of NOT referring people to any FAQ articles you write - how's that sound?
    It was a joke Salem, I meant that the answer was already there. I thought you brits appreciated "dry humor"
    Quote Originally Posted by anduril462 View Post
    Now, please, for the love of all things good and holy, think about what you're doing! Don't just run around willy-nilly, coding like a drunk two-year-old....
    Quote Originally Posted by quzah View Post
    ..... Just don't be surprised when I say you aren't using standard C anymore, and as such,are off in your own little universe that I will completely disregard.
    Warning: Some or all of my posted code may be non-standard and as such should not be used and in no case looked at.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndrewHunter View Post
    Really?
    Really what mate ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cruiser View Post
    Really what mate ?
    The what is Salem gave you your answer; the FAQ article he linked answered your question.
    Quote Originally Posted by anduril462 View Post
    Now, please, for the love of all things good and holy, think about what you're doing! Don't just run around willy-nilly, coding like a drunk two-year-old....
    Quote Originally Posted by quzah View Post
    ..... Just don't be surprised when I say you aren't using standard C anymore, and as such,are off in your own little universe that I will completely disregard.
    Warning: Some or all of my posted code may be non-standard and as such should not be used and in no case looked at.

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