Thread: Program disappears after running...?

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    Program disappears after running...?

    I'm following some tutorials in a book (C++ Programming for the Absolute Beginner), using the free Bloodshed compiler. I'm in the very beginning stages of learning (Hello World!) but when I compile and run, or just run the program after compiling and saving, it disappears in an instant. I need to see the output to see if I'm doing this right. Any ideas?

    Thanks!

    REN

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    7. It is easier to write an incorrect program than understand a correct one.
    40. There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works.*

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    The problem is your program probably only does the following:

    1) Enters code to execute
    2) Prints "Hello World!"
    3) Exits...

    I.e. somethng like the following:
    Code:
    #include <iostream>
    
    using namespace std;
    
    int main(){
    	cout << "Hello World!";
    }
    Now, console programs compiled with Bloodshed are automatically terminated when code execution is complete. So, you need a way to make the program wait after you've printed "Hello World!"...

    One way is to make it wait until you push a button. Here's how that can look in Bloodshed:
    Code:
    #include <iostream>
    #include <conio.h>
    
    using namespace std;
    
    int main(){
    	cout << "Hello World!";
    	getch();	// wait for user to push a key
    }

    Edit:
    Bah, too late... and I guess the above answers are somewhat better if you're just starting off... =)

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    You all rock. I did a forum search (wrong terms), but didn't check the FAQ.

    Thanks! I'm trying to figure out C++ so I can program plugins for 3D. Good to know there's a place with knowledge like this!

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