Thread: I haven't seen before! getch() doesn't work!

  1. #1
    StefanA.
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    Arrow I haven't seen before! getch() doesn't work!

    Hello,

    i compiled this programm under linux: $g++ -o test test.cpp -lncurses

    #include <stdio.h>
    #include <curses.h>

    int main(void)
    {
    char c;

    // while ((c = getchar()) != '\n'); //emtpy input buffer
    c = getch();
    printf("%c\n", c);
    }

    The output:

    $ ./test
    d
    ÿ
    $

    Why does the programm recognize EVERY key as "ÿ"??

    pls help
    regards
    StefanA.

  2. #2
    stovellp
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    Code:
    int main(void)
    {
    char c;
    
    // while ((c = getch()) != '\n') //emtpy input buffer
         {
         printf("%c\n", c);
         }
    You had a ';' after your loop, dont you want to keep checking the letter and printing it if its not a '\n'? Try that.

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    getch() is included in the Conio.h Library.

    it should be
    Code:
    #include <stdio.h>
    #include <curses.h>
    #include <conio.h>
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    >>getch() is included in the Conio.h Library.
    But (s)he said:
    >>i compiled this programm under linux: $g++ -o test test.cpp -lncurses

    getch() lives in ncurses libraries too.

    You didn't init the screen, which I expect is your problem.

    Try this:
    Code:
    #include <stdio.h>
    #include <curses.h>
    
    int main(void)
    {
      int c;
      
      initscr();
      noecho();
      for ( ;; )
      {
        c = getch();
        printw("%c\n", c);
      }
      endwin();
      
      return 0;
    }
    Use CTRL+C to terminate it.

    This is *nix talk, if you have any more questions, post them on the Linux forum and someone will help you.
    When all else fails, read the instructions.
    If you're posting code, use code tags: [code] /* insert code here */ [/code]

  5. #5
    StefanA.
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    Hello,

    thanks for your help!

    with other words, i have chosen the wrong function!
    Is there any getch() like function, which isn't declared in conio.h or curses.h? I want the input not to be displayed on screen.

    I ask, because i am programming under linux and cannot use conio.h and don't want to use the complex curses library...


    regards,
    StefanA.

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    Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't getch unique to DOS?

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    Originally posted by sundeeptuteja
    Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't getch unique to DOS?
    Correcting.... Getch() is in the conio.h header and isn't limited to
    DOS (might it be in dos at all!).

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    Originally posted by sundeeptuteja
    Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't getch unique to DOS?
    You're wrong Didn't you gather that from my previous post!?!
    When all else fails, read the instructions.
    If you're posting code, use code tags: [code] /* insert code here */ [/code]

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    I guess so. However, the help file in Turbo C++ v3.0 said that getch (and getche) are unique to DOS. Howcome?

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