Thread: Finding mouse coordinates without disturbing its position

  1. 10-17-2008 #1
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    Finding mouse coordinates without disturbing its position

    Is there a function for getting the mouses current position similar to mouse_event() ?
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    What operating system?
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    Assuming Windows, it's GetCursorPos.
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    io.h certainly IS included in some modern compilers. It is no longer part of the standard for C, but it is nevertheless, included in the very latest Pelles C versions.
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    You mean it's included as a crutch to help ancient programmers limp along without them having to relearn too much.

    Outside of your DOS world, your header file is meaningless.
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    Thanks, I found it shortly after posting, sorry I didnt get back to the thread sooner.
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    Terrific! Happy coding!
    Quote Originally Posted by Adak View Post
    io.h certainly IS included in some modern compilers. It is no longer part of the standard for C, but it is nevertheless, included in the very latest Pelles C versions.
    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    You mean it's included as a crutch to help ancient programmers limp along without them having to relearn too much.

    Outside of your DOS world, your header file is meaningless.
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