Finding a String in a file

Hi,
How can i find a string in a file?

Code:

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int search(*emp_id)
{
        int flag=0,len;
        len=strlen(*emp_id);
        rewind(fp);
        while(fp!=EOF)
        {
                if(*fp==*emp_id)
                {
                        flag=1;
                        fp++;
                        emp_id++;
                        continue;
                }
                else
                {
                        flag=0;
                        fp++;
                        continue;
                }
        }
}

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I have attempted this function but with no luck. I know why it doesnt work but i am unable to solve this problem.

Also i would like to know how can i change color of the text to be displayed on the screen and how to keep the text flashing on the screen.

Thanx for the code.:D

Also i would like to know how can i change color of the text to be displayed on the screen and how to keep the text flashing on the screen.

Specify platform :confused:

In DOS you can use textcolor(number + BLINK); defined in conio.h
number is an integer representing a 4 bit color.

to find a string in a file can't u use 'strstr' ? unless u wanna code ur own.

Quote:

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Originally posted by Nutshell
to find a string in a file can't u use 'strstr' ? unless u wanna code ur own.

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strstr can be used for searching a string within another string. Cannot be used to find a string in a file.:)

Quote:

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Originally posted by Dave Jay
Also i would like to know how can i change color of the text to be displayed on the screen and how to keep the text flashing on the screen.

Specify platform :confused:

In DOS you can use textcolor(number + BLINK); defined in conio.h
number is an integer representing a 4 bit color.

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The platform is windows and i am using VC++ 6.0:)