Beginners - C++ Forum - January 2008 (Page 4)

this is supposed to be a simple calculator but it either returns a random number or 0 here is the code #include <iostream> using namespace std; int m...

[3 replies] Last: Also, don't use "\n", just use endl. cout << "You chose " << type ... (by AzraelUK)

by MikeDG792

Find largest and smallest number

Hi I am new to C++ programming and I have an assignment that has been driving me crazy for the past few days. The assignment is as follows... Write a progr...

[1 reply] : I'm going to spoil it for you: #include <iostream> #define EXIT -99... (by AzraelUK)

by Arkon

Print alternate characters

Sample dialog: Enter a string: HelloWorld Alternate Character output: ekWrd I can't figure out how to print alternate characters.

[3 replies] Last: A better and faster way to do it would be to use 'count += 2' instead ... (by AzraelUK)

by tomao

I don't get ios::ate

Hi, I am trying to create a program that writes to a text file, but it always deletes all the text already in it. I use ios::ate but it doens't work or I get a ...

[4 replies] Last: i have the same problem but i have to use ios::ate because i want to a... (by hkdobrev)

by AustinPH

best way

What is the best online site to learn c++ i plan on buying a book and taking classes right now i'm useing Cprogramming.com anyone know of a better one? oh and a...

[2 replies] Last: i get an internet explorer can not display page, it could just be some... (by AustinPH)

by amicitia

Need help with a program (absolute beginner)

Hej! I'm studying C++ and could use all the help provided. This site is like a well in a desert :) I have to use a repetition and create a program which sums ...

[1 reply] : Maybe you forgot to cast to double 1/n try with this code: #inc... (by alex79roma)

by Jesse

Hello People!

Hi im new to this whole C++ world and i need help to get started, i would be very greatful if anyone can post me some tips etc.... P.S Thankyou Juan Soulie ...

[5 replies] Last: Hey Benson im a newby as you can tell by the "topic" but use the awsom... (by Jesse)

by jaymz

need immediate help pls?

im doing a console program. can you figure out what's wrong with this code?? how can i make it re-execute the program at runtime. the program prompts the u...

[1 reply] : Hi Jaymz, There are a few basic problems with the code (although pr... (by muzhogg)

by tomao

Help with .txt file

Hi, I am new here, and I have a question. How is it that I would make a program that searches a .txt file and displays the text found, like you enter a certain ...

[4 replies] Last: Why did it double post me, I certainly didn't mean to double post, sor... (by tomao)

by ShadowRayz

can't do file i/o if path is a variable

ifstream f; string path; cin >> path; f.open(path) i keep getting a strange error if the file path comes from a variable. any idea how to fi...

[1 reply] : The path variable needs to be a c style string, so instead of f.open(p... (by klttyus)

by amrcn

headers

Howdy, I'm currently in a C++ class, and we're supposed to be using headers in our first project. Problem is, I know nothing about headers. I've googled it (...

[5 replies] Last: No real difference - they're both valid C++ source code filename exten... (by muzhogg)

by Bielski01

Hello, I'm New

Hello, I just started to learn C++, and was wondering what program I can download to test the codes I create, or the pre-made codes. I would be grateful for...

[5 replies] Last: code blocks is great to you know... i've been using it for years now..... (by ried azmel)

by Molecular

Storing information in a simple c++ program

Alright, so i'm currently making a simple console program which I need to be able to store information from each time I run it. As far as I can understand - the...

[3 replies] Last: Oh, and I should have mentioned... Once you get your data OUT of th... (by muzhogg)

by jherrico

system()

im having problems passing arguments to system() what im doing is creating a string and using getline to populate that string from a text file (when i use co...

[2 replies] Last: that worked perfectly. i did some messing around with c-style str... (by jherrico)

by M 562

I'm getting this error SOLVED

SOLVED: I didnt put the .cpp file in the source folder of the project Time and again, and I really want to learn how to code. // my first programm in C...

[5 replies] Last: SOLVED then congrat ;) ok what was the error u were talking about t... (by kia)

by Reidwan

Hi people..Can any1 help me with this?

i'm trying to figure out how to use if/else.I have try to compile a program i wrote and it keep giving me error on if.Here is the code i wrote: #pragma hdr...

[10 replies] Last: yes kyleepparddtcom of course the condition should be in the () cause... (by kia)

by SyncViews

class

How do I create instances of cl_math such that I can access them via an arary (math .a etc) class cl_math { public: int a, b; ...

[1 reply] : try... cl_math * math; math = new cl_math ; (by martinlb)

by oask

New to C++

Hello I am new to c++ and I need some help on getting started.

[3 replies] Last: Follow kia's and chimera's advice. Good stuff from both of them. Als... (by codezero)

by mbowen89

Getting Video Dimensions

So, I am really new to C++. I have Visual C++ 2008. How can I retrieve the width and height from a video file? Thanks for any help!