Add message to cin.get(); statement?

So in my codes, I figured out you can do

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cin.get();

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instead of what I always do, which is

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system ("pause");

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So I'm using cin.get(); now. Not sure why, but I hear it's better.

ANYWAY, I was wondering if there's any way to add a fancy little message on the end like in system ("pause") when it says "Press any key to continue."

std::cout << "Press any key to continue.";
std::cin.get();

As to why it's better... it's platform independent, and using system is typically a big security risk.

Hmm. I know there was mention of a getcha() being platform independent, but that one didn't work. I guess this is in the same family.

Thanks!

getcha is not a standard function. Thus, some compilers will have it, some not.
system is perfectly standard, but it relies on executing external executables. Pause only exists on Windows, hence not portable.

Now two other quick things:
1. How can I make it to press any key to go back to a defined point in the program?
2. How can I make it wait a defined amount of time, THEN go back to a defined point? Like say "Wait 1 second, then go here. "

1) You use some logic and a loop. Hint: make a flowchart.
2) This will use some OS dependent APIs. On Windows, there is a function called Sleep which will basically sleep for n milliseconds before continuing.

Never mind, got #1. I cheated and used goto though. :/

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cout << "Press any key to refresh. ";
  cin.get();
  goto start;

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#2 anyone?

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Originally Posted by Elysia

2) This will use some OS dependent APIs. On Windows, there is a function called Sleep which will basically sleep for n milliseconds before continuing.

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Just sleep(x);?
x meaning a number of milliseconds.
[Edit- it says sleep is an undeclared function when I tried my theory of how to use it. To Google!]
[Edit 2- This is helpful since I use Dev C++, but still no luck- http://www.dreamincode.net/forums/to...command-in-c/]

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Originally Posted by muffinman8641

Never mind, got #1. I cheated and used goto though. :/

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cout << "Press any key to refresh. ";
  cin.get();
  goto start;

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#2 anyone?

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Don't use goto. Use a loop. Ie:

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while (refresh)
{
//...
cout << "Press any key to refresh. ";
cin.get();
}

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Originally Posted by muffinman8641

Just sleep(x);?
x meaning a number of milliseconds./

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No, like so

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#include <Windows.h> // Don't forget!!
Sleep(x);

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Where x is the number of milliseconds.
(C++ is case sensitive; don't forget!)

But I used the windows.h header and Sleep (1000); but it says "Permission denied: Id returned 1 exit status."
My goodness this is confusing.
I have to go sleep I'll check back tomorrow, thanks for all the help Elysia.

Erm... permissions trouble? Make sure you have admin rights or store your project in a location where you have write privileges (eg my documents)?

No this is on my compiler on my home pc! That's what confuses me, I'm just using Dev C++ and the compiler is giving me crap.

Same thing. If you have UAC enabled, this is a common trouble.
Oh and Dev-C++ is bad. Suggest you check for a new IDE: http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawik....php?title=IDE
(Dev-C++ is old and no longer maintained.)

OK thanks for the info.