Problem with matrix

[plsoft]

Hi guys, i'm new to C#. I have been trying to create a matrix or size 3x3 with the following code:

using System;
class matrix
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            Console.Write("Enter values for the matrix: ");
            int [,]matrx=new int[3,3];
            for(int i=0;i<3;i++)
            {
                for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
                {
                    matrx[i, j] = Console.Read();
                }
            }
            for(int i=0;i<3;i++)
            {
                for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
                {
                    Console.Write(" " +matrx[i, j]);
                }
                Console.WriteLine();
            }
        }
    }

The problem is that it accepts only 3(should be 9) values but gives an output of complete 3x3 matrix with random values. For eg. if i entered the first three numbers (elements) as 1,2 & 3 (after which the loop exits itself n goes to the output), it gives the following output:

Enter values for the matrix: 1
2 
3

49 13 10
50 13 10
51 13 10
Press any key to continue...

It is my belief that the problem is with the Console.Read() line. However, i would be really grateful if you guys point out as to why i'm not getting the desired result. Thanking you all in advance.

[axion_sa]

You're right in that it is the Console.Read line - it reads the next character in the console input stream.
So, what's actually happening here is it's detecting your enter keystroke - the 13 & 10 values are carriage return/line feed. You'll also note that Console.Read returns the character value - not the integer value itself.

To work with the carriage return, i.e. accept a value when the user presses enter, and accept the user's input verbatim, change the first loop to:

for (int i = 0; i < 3; i++)
{
	for (int j = 0; j < 3; j++)
	{
		int lineInput;
		string consoleInput = Console.ReadLine();
		if (int.TryParse(consoleInput, out lineInput))
			matrx[i, j] = lineInput;
	}
}

[plsoft]

Done it @axion_sa, thanks so much for yur help, repped ya.