Displaying a pattern depending on any one digit odd number

[kyumi419]

hello~

Write a program that will display a pattern depending on n. Assume n as a one digit odd number.

Example: if n=9, display
*000*000*
0*00*00*0
00*0*0*00
000***000

how will i start doing this type of problem? ^^

[Tom Gunn]

Start by making a subset of the pattern:

*0000000*
0*00000*0
00*000*00
000*0*000

This is easier to visualize with two counters to mark the stars. After you get this one, you can add the central star that does not ever move.

[kyumi419]

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[Tom Gunn]

can you show me the codes? ^^

No. This is a simple homework problem, and Daniweb's homework policy is not to give code examples without proof of effort.

[kyumi419]

No. This is a simple homework problem, and Daniweb's homework policy is not to give code examples without proof of effort.

ok! got it~
:twisted:
:D

[mrnutty]

Have a left, middle, and end variable. Make middle static.

Move left up 1, move end down 1. If left == mid || right == mid then stop.

[Tom Gunn]

Move left up 1, move end down 1. If left == mid || right == mid then stop.

You can also do away with the middle variable because that case is identical to when left == right .

[kyumi419]

Have a left, middle, and end variable. Make middle static.

Move left up 1, move end down 1. If left == mid || right == mid then stop.

is that possible to create in each line?

[kyumi419]

Thank you guys! :)