Message-ID:	<32E251B8.1C3E@dmv.com>
Date:	Sun, 19 Jan 1997 11:54:16 -0500
From:	Pyro Technic <invid AT dmv DOT com>
Reply-To:	invid AT dmv DOT com
Organization:	Happy 'N Snappy PC Repair
MIME-Version:	1.0
To:	djgpp AT delorie DOT com
Subject:	getch() and getche()

i don't no if NE1 else has noticed this but there is a very annoying
featire with getch() and getche(). as a newbie i'd much appreciate NE1
who could point out how to fix it.

Here's the problem.

--code segment--
 cout << "Y for yes or N for No: ";
 answer = getche();
 ......
--end--

the output is weird. your given a blank screen. if U procede as if the
message had appeared( push 'Y' for instance) then 'Y' is diplayed
followed by "Y for yes or N for No: ". weird
 
although if it is written like this
--code segment--
cout << "Y for yes or N for No:\n";           //note the \n addition
answer = getche();
......
--end--

then the message gets displayed, but Y is on the next line.

	tanx,
	Pyro

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