How to format the screen output?

[cdrsir]

I want to output my results on the screen like this:

The actual counter is: xxx

where xxx is a variable, integer for example, it is desired to be
changed. But how to keep the strings "The actual counter is:" on the
screen using C/C++.

A good example is on the logging page of gmail, there the storage
counter is increasing ...

 

[mlimber]

I want to output my results on the screen like this:

The actual counter is: xxx

where xxx is a variable, integer for example, it is desired to be
changed. But how to keep the strings "The actual counter is:" on the
screen using C/C++.

A good example is on the logging page of gmail, there the storage
counter is increasing ...

There is no platform-independent way to accomplish this. Consult your
platform libraries for help. <OT>On Unix look up curses, and on Windows
look up conio.h.</OT>

Cheers! --M

 

[cdrsir]

well, I already know how to do it, just use \b

 

[Default User]

well, I already know how to do it, just use \b

It's not guaranteed to do anything of the sort, although it usually
will. The more typical way is to use something like:

std::cout << "\rItem: " << [some value] ;

This works on most terminals, but you have to want to stay on the same
line for the whole period.

Also, read the information below.



Brian