Ok so here's the deal. I'm trying to create an "eye" program with c++. Basically what the program should do is draw an eye within a graphics window and then the eye will follow the movement of the mouse and when clicked the color of the eye changes. The only thing that i just can't figure out how to do is to get the eye to follow the mouse. I've tried everything on the internet but i can't find any resources that actually make sense. any help would be appreciated
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There's a Linux program called X-Eyes. Do a search for that, and since it's for Linux, you should be able to get source code. It's a common practice where my brother-in-law works, since you can start it remotely, to use X-Eyes as a prank. They just all get together and try to open X-Eyes on "the new guy's" computer.
Another option is to learn about event handlers in C++. That will give you what you need to have your program react everytime the mouse moves or clicks something. They will also allow to get the location of the mouse/cursor, and to know exactly where the mouse is clicking.
Hope this helps!
Exactly that. I started scripting on a simpler version of C++, more of a game engine. There were variables like mousex,mousey, and if codes like if (leftmousebutton){}. If these can be used on that game, I'm positive it is possible to get mouse coordinates with C++ too.Originally Posted by sean_mackrory
Scripting the follow-system of the mouse would require something that measures the distance from the mouse to the center of the eye, and then move the eye to the mouse at a speed of, say, 1 pixel per .05 second.
