help a newb...

**maxlvo** · 12-14-2002

Plz someone who knows answer these...

1) how can i do that some functions in C++ will work by the time that working the function getch(); and i am not pressing on a key?
2)how can i do a function like
getch(); limited in time. i mean that it will cotinue the programm without the function getch(); if there was not pressed a button in 3 seconds
3) in a dos version of C++ there is a "delay" function. is there one like it in windows? (yes/no) if yes, what is the name of this function and what is the include of it?

oh and sorry for my bad english, i only started studying it a short time ago.

**Stoned_Coder** · 12-14-2002

1) sorry i speak english.
2) You can use functions in <ctime> to help you here.
3) Sleep(DWORD milliseconds) in <windows.h>

**master2000** · 12-14-2002

listen i may help you if you rephase it

if you are unclear on english learn that first then use proper gramer then people will help you.
if you cant type or were in a hurry slow down.

**datainjector** · 12-14-2002

Originally posted by master2000
listen i may help you if you rephase it

if you are unclear on english learn that first then use proper gramer then people will help you.
if you cant type or were in a hurry slow down.

ShutUp numscore He stated that he just started learning english.

**master2000** · 12-14-2002

Originally posted by Stoned_Coder
1) sorry i speak english.

Ok , that was harsh. you should say some thing like " 1) you sould improve your gramer"
then that is enlish he just needs to improve on it.

**master2000** · 12-14-2002

Originally posted by datainjector
ShutUp numscore He stated that he just started learning english.

seems like you did too, what kind of insult is numscore.

**maxlvo** · 12-16-2002

Right, i got someone to rephrase it for me...

got the 2nd and 3rd answers from Stoned_Coder, thx

Now the 1st...

1) How can I make a certain function work (for example, making something move, etc.) at the same time that the getch(); function is requesting me to press something ?

thx guys, I appreciate it

**Stoned_Coder** · 12-16-2002

look up nonstandard function kbhit() which on some compilers resides in <conio.h> this is a non standard header and function but most compilers offer it. itt may be known as _kbhit(). This will allow you to check for a keypress before calling getch therefore when no key pressed you can do something else. Failing that there is always threads!

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