What's the variable type for a text string?

Sorry, im about 2 days deep in learning C++. I'm not even sure where to look this up, after trying for some time, I figured i'd just ask.

All I've learned to use for a variable is int and char.

The user needs to be able to cin a full sentence and have it stored.

Thanx in advance!

Code:

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string data;
cin >> data;

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MK27's method won't store a sentence, it will only store a single word in the variable. Use the following to store a full sentence:

Code:

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std::string s;
std::getline(std::cin, s);

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i actually tried "string" and it caused errors with my code.

Code:

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// Char.cpp : Defines the entry point for the cConsole application.
//

#include "stdafx.h"
#include <iostream>
#include <ctime>
using namespace std;

int main()
{
    int cName;
    int cStr;
    int cNin;
    int cIntel;
    int cAgi;
    int cCon;
    int cSpe;
    int cPoints;
       
        cStr = 0;
        cNin = 0;
        cIntel = 0;
        cAgi = 0;
        cCon = 0;
        cSpe = 0;
   
    cPoints = (100 - cStr - cIntel - cAgi - cCon - cSpe - cNin);
    cout << "It's time to name your character! Please type your characters name: ";
    cin >> cName;
    cout << "Welcome to the game " << cName << "! You have 100 Character points to spend. These points will be applied to your characters attributes. Lets begin!"

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int cName;

is what im trying to change. Please ignore the other issues with my code for now lol. Im still trying to figure it out. I tried:

string cName;

but my compiler doesn't even recognize "string" as a valid variable type. When i compile with "string" i get about 6 pages of crap but here is the jist.

1>c:\users\*****\documents\visual studio 2008\projects\char\char\char.cpp(29) : error C2679: binary '>>' : no operator found which takes a right-hand operand of type 'std::string' (or there is no acceptable conversion)

You need:
#include <string>

That worked! Ultimately this little program im writing isnt actually for anything, i just wanted to see if i could do it myself without any sort of lesson or tutorial.

Just for my satisfaction, i got the "string cName;" to work for one word like you said bithub.
now do i replace that with

Code:

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std::string cName;
cout << "It's time to name your character! Please type your characters name: ";
    std::getline(std::cin, cName);
    cout << "Welcome to the game " << cName << "! You have 100 Character points to spend. These points will be applied to your characters attributes. Lets begin!"

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THANX A TON! got it workin :D
Incoming double post!

Since im here, and you are reading this.
[ cPoints = (100 - cStr - cIntel - cAgi - cCon - cSpe - cNin);]

i try to make a call for this variable multiple times after each other variable is cin by the user. But it doesnt seem to keep re-applying the math.

You start off with 100 points. You spend 23 points on cStr. I want it to subtract cStr from cPoints, then cout the new total.

Code:

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cout << "You have " << cPoints << " points left!" << endl;

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This is how i make the call for the total later but it just keeps saying 100.
Any ideas?

You're probably going to want something like:

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std::cout << "You have " << cPoints << " points\n";
cPoints = cPoints - cStr;
std::cout << "Now you have " << cPoints << " points\n";

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I think i get it. then cPoints keeps the value with the cStr subtracted....

I'd have to add that code after ever cin right?

Yeah, every time you want to subtract a value from the points.

Awesome. Bithub you have been very helpful. Thank you very much.

Keep lookin out for my posts ;)
I'll have a million more questions im sure.

Just for fun, here is my code so far :)

Code:

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// Char.cpp : Defines the entry point for the cConsole application.
//

#include "stdafx.h"
#include <iostream>
#include <ctime>
#include <string>
using namespace std;

int main()
{
    std::string cName;
    int cStr;
    int cNin;
    int cIntel;
    int cAgi;
    int cCon;
    int cSpe;
    int cPoints;
       
        cStr = 0;
        cNin = 0;
        cIntel = 0;
        cAgi = 0;
        cCon = 0;
        cSpe = 0;
   
    cPoints = 100;
    cout << "It's time to name your character! Please type your characters name: ";
    std::getline(std::cin, cName);
    cout << "Welcome to the game " << cName << "! You have 100 Character points to spend. These points will be applied to your characters attributes. Lets begin!" << endl;
        cout << "Strength: Strength is the attribute that applies to how much damage your mutant does. How much strength would you like? (1-25)" << endl;
    cin >> cStr;
    if (cStr > 25)
    { 
        cout << "You're trying to set your Strength too high. Please choose between 1 and 25";
        cin >> cStr;
    }
        cPoints = cPoints - cStr;
        cout << "You have " << cPoints << " points left!" << endl;       

        cout << "Intelligence: Intelligence effects your ability to learn new skills and become stronger at those skills. How much cIntelligence would you like? (1-25)" << endl;
        cin >> cIntel;
        if (cIntel > 25)
    { 
        cout << "You're trying to set your intelligence too high...which isnt very intelligent! Please choose between 1 and 25";
        cin >> cIntel;
    } 
        cPoints = cPoints - cIntel;
        cout << "You have " << cPoints << " points left!" << endl;       

                cout << "Agility: This affects how well your character can land attacks. How much agility would you like? (1-25)" << endl;
                cin >> cAgi;
        if (cAgi > 25)
    { 
        cout << "You're trying to set your agility too high! Please choose between 1 and 25";
        cin >> cAgi;
    } 
        cPoints = cPoints - cAgi;
        cout << "You have " << cPoints << " points left!" << endl;       
       
    system ("PAUSE");
}

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Seems to be workin exactly the way i wanted. Thanx again!