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Hi, I normally post at the IGN boards for games, but recently I semi-quited games(school reasons) and thought of getting serious with C++ because I want to become a game designer in the future. I know its going to take a lot of hard work and time but I know I can do it. My favorite games are Zelda: OOT, Chrono Trigger/Cross, Xenogears, al Final Fantasies, and Earthbound.
Nice to meet you guys.
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Now here is my question.
Im doing the traditional first program, known as "Hello World"
I type this on the editor:
#include <iostream>
//tells me there is an error on this line, which is blank
int main()
{
std::cout << "Hello World!\n";
return 0;
}
I compile it and it says that there is an error. I am also trying to save the compiled code to an obj. file so I can link it but there isnt an option to save it as that. can you help me out? I am using a downloaded version of Dev-C++ btw and the book I am using is 'Sams Teach Yourself C++ 4th edition in 21 days'.
Nice to meet you guys.
... Now here is my question.
Im doing the traditional first program, known as "Hello World"
I type this on the editor:
#include <iostream>
//tells me there is an error on this line, which is blank
int main()
{
std::cout << "Hello World!\n";
return 0;
}
I compile it and it says that there is an error. I am also trying to save the compiled code to an obj. file so I can link it but there isnt an option to save it as that. can you help me out? I am using a downloaded version of Dev-C++ btw and the book I am using is 'Sams Teach Yourself C++ 4th edition in 21 days'.
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Posting Whiz in Training
Welcome aboaord Labombadog.
I am no programmer, but there are many in the forums; masters and wannabees alike.
I would suggest digging through some code snippets on daniweb.. you can
search them in the "Search for:" box at the top of the page and pull down to
"code snippets" to the left of it. I usually have better luck in the forums. Tons of
examples out there.
Good luck on your hunt.
I am no programmer, but there are many in the forums; masters and wannabees alike.
I would suggest digging through some code snippets on daniweb.. you can
search them in the "Search for:" box at the top of the page and pull down to
"code snippets" to the left of it. I usually have better luck in the forums. Tons of
examples out there.
Good luck on your hunt.
Last edited by Cain; Jan 11th, 2005 at 3:15 pm. Reason: killertypo
I used up all my money on you baby...
... and I want it BACK.
... and I want it BACK.
>My favorite games are Zelda: OOT, Chrono Trigger/Cross, Xenogears, al Final Fantasies, and Earthbound.
I like you already.
Might I also suggest Xenosaga, Lunar, Lunar 2, Wild Arms, Tales of Destiny, and Tales of Symphonia?
>I compile it and it says that there is an error.
The code is fine, so it would help if you copy/pasted the error that you're getting. That way we can have a better idea of what's not right.
>I am also trying to save the compiled code to an obj. file so I can link
With an IDE, linking will happen automagically if you have a project set up. You typically only have to deal with object files when using a command line compiler and makefiles.
>but there isnt an option to save it as that.
The result of the compilation process is an object file, which is then processed by the linker to create an executable file. So there's no need to save anything as an object file because that's what your compiler gives you as a part of the normal process.
I like you already.
Might I also suggest Xenosaga, Lunar, Lunar 2, Wild Arms, Tales of Destiny, and Tales of Symphonia?>I compile it and it says that there is an error.
The code is fine, so it would help if you copy/pasted the error that you're getting. That way we can have a better idea of what's not right.
>I am also trying to save the compiled code to an obj. file so I can link
With an IDE, linking will happen automagically if you have a project set up. You typically only have to deal with object files when using a command line compiler and makefiles.
>but there isnt an option to save it as that.
The result of the compilation process is an object file, which is then processed by the linker to create an executable file. So there's no need to save anything as an object file because that's what your compiler gives you as a part of the normal process.
I'm here to prove you wrong.
^That was 'one' of my guesses.
Btw, Tales Of Symphonia rocks, I beat it not too long ago. :cheesy:
I cant use this comp for coding because my pop's is somewhat tripping.
But I am still going to study the book, no doubt about that. Me and my girl is suppose to move together soon(March or April) and she owns a laptop so w00t for me.
Narue and Cain, you guys are on my B/L.
Btw, Tales Of Symphonia rocks, I beat it not too long ago. :cheesy:
I cant use this comp for coding because my pop's is somewhat tripping.
But I am still going to study the book, no doubt about that. Me and my girl is suppose to move together soon(March or April) and she owns a laptop so w00t for me.
Narue and Cain, you guys are on my B/L.
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Originally Posted by Labombadog 
Hi, I normally post at the IGN boards for games, but recently I semi-quited games(school reasons) and thought of getting serious with C++ because I want to become a game designer in the future. I know its going to take a lot of hard work and time but I know I can do it. My favorite games are Zelda: OOT, Chrono Trigger/Cross, Xenogears, al Final Fantasies, and Earthbound.
Nice to meet you guys.
Now here is my question.
Im doing the traditional first program, known as "Hello World"
I type this on the editor:
#include <iostream>
//tells me there is an error on this line, which is blank
int main()
{
std::cout << "Hello World!\n";
return 0;
}
I compile it and it says that there is an error. I am also trying to save the compiled code to an obj. file so I can link it but there isnt an option to save it as that. can you help me out? I am using a downloaded version of Dev-C++ btw and the book I am using is 'Sams Teach Yourself C++ 4th edition in 21 days'.
#include <iostream.h>
or
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
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Your code is fine, can you paste the compiler error?
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Originally Posted by mahlerfive
Your code is fine, can you paste the compiler error?
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