Timer thing..

Well actually a few things here, in vb we have a timer control that will let you run something every minute(although its very innacurate, its good for most things)...in C++, i know we have loops and stuff, but i was wondering, is there a way to stop code for say a minute?

also, can anyone give me some very basic ideas for program?

one last one, how do i get a random integer?

For a random integer lookup the use of the rand() function.

How about a number guessing game. The computer picks a random number between a set range, then the user has to guess what number it is. If incorrect they're told whether it's higher or lower.

You can use the Sleep command to set the thread (program) to idle for a number of milliseconds.

Not sure if this should be recommended though, i'm guessing it's a windows API call, thus making your coded non-portable. I expect CornedBee or someone'll have something to say.

cool!!sounds like a neat starter game..im sure i can do it..

be back with questions, thanks for all your help so far!+5 pts

edit**
found rand, but each time it generates only one number? :eek2:

If i remember correctly you need to 'seed' the random number. The rand function isn't truly random, it produces a seemingly random list of numbers, given a starting point (the seed).

Search this forum for 'random number seed' and you'll probably get a function name and explanation easily enough. :)

eh...nothing seems to be working here...

VB Code:

#include <iostream>
#include <time.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
using namespace std;
 
 
int main ()
{
    int randomNumber;
    srand;
    randomNumber = rand % (11-1) + 1;
        cout << randomNumber;
system( "pause" );
return 0;
}

i get:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VC98\Projects\Cpp1.cpp(11) : warning C4551: function call missing argument list
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VC98\Projects\Cpp1.cpp(12) : error C2296: '%' : illegal, left operand has type 'int (__cdecl *)(void)'

In C++, unlike VB, you always need function call parentheses:
srand();

Oh, and srand expects a value that you need to pass, so:
srand(time(NULL));

yessir, i figured it out.thanks!