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  1. #1
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    system("PAUSE")

    I am writing a C++ program. I am using the function "system("PAUSE"); ". I was wondering how I could make it do the same thing just not the the
    words " Press any key to continue....".

  2. #2
    I don't know if that's possible, but try this:

    Set the program into a loop, until whatever condition is met. (ie while x do y, if z do whatever.)
    This way, you will have full control over both the message (if any) and the action to resume the program.

  3. #3
    why use the system("PAUSE"); command, if the only thing you want is wait for a keystroke, then do it like this:

    Code:
    #include <stdio.h>
    
    int main(void)
    {
              char c;
              c=getch();
             
              return 0;
    }
    the getch() function works only on windows (with the standard libraries at least) and otherwise you could use the getchar() function.
    this way the system is waiting for a keystroke before the program continues...

  4. #4
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    you also need the conio.h header file included in order to use getch()

    ac

  5. #5
    yes, thats right (if your programming for linux). otherwise you could use the getchar() function for it...

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