Thread: my first c++ program

it is called Hex Code Finder. Please note this program was really intended for myself to quickly retrive hex codes, I also gave it to my frined who was also a webmaster, he thought it was very useful, so i posted it here. Into the future I want to make little sample grpahics of the hex code to put next to the hex code number so you know what the hex will look like on the net. but I do not know how to put grpahics in a c++ program.

if you type...

Pastels
Grays
Blues
Greens
Yellows
Browns
Oranges
-or- Violets

it will display each hexocde for a similar color, or type all to view every hex code that is in the program. or you can simply type a color!

Seems cool.
Bit of a log-like interface though, especially since pressing 'y' doesn't instantly let you type in another name (you must press 'y' en then enter), also, everything is case sensitive.
If you want any graphics in this thing, I might suggest using a graphics library, way easier than writing your own. Allegro is nice and simple for things like this (and bigger things too, anyway)
Also, if I might suggest something, always post your sourcecode along with small things you code. (Any unofficial release anyway, unless it's for people that know you) Most people have an aversion against starting programs they don't have the internals of. (Or even more radical, they compile the source themselves to make sure it's not a virus)

the source

the code was made in dev c++ 4. and the reason why u have to press y then enter or n then enter is ot make 100% sure u didnt press n when u meant to press y, vice versa. instead of an are you sure thing. i never did think about how everything is case sensitive, just make sure you keep caps lock off!

where can i download allegro

Search with Google would have found:
http://www.talula.demon.co.uk/allegro/

But there is also SDL which is a very good and portable library.

Yep, I'm using DevCpp 4 as well, it's cool but a tad buggy.
Maybe a good way to get around the y/n thing would be to let the user type in "exit" instead of asking whether he wants to leave.

Klinerr1 how long have you been programming, in C++?

uh, almost 1 month. i havnt learned all c++, but my book said that every 3 chapters i go through i should try to make a program involving all my learned skills to amke sure i can use them. i know that at the last goto after the y/n thing should of been a loop. but i couldnt get the loop to work.