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Ade · Nov 22nd, 2004, 4:11 PM

Hey guys, a simple question but i can't seem to find the answer on the net.

The question is how can I get the '�' character. Whenever I type it it comes out as a U with a squiggle on it. I think it's probally a special character but I'm not sure how to get the � out.

thanks in advance
Ade

lostcauz · Nov 22nd, 2004, 5:57 PM

� is displayed by holding alt then typing 156...alt-156. I reckon this is what you wanted?

Sudhakar · Nov 22nd, 2004, 7:31 PM

Hey plz clearly state ur problem do u want to print on console or jst want it in ur program.

kurifu · Nov 22nd, 2004, 9:50 PM

If you are using a console to output the text you need to find a way to translate all your output to the proper codepage which your console is using, this is an indepth process and I am not willing to explain it here.

A better alternative would be to learn to create and compile your code to work with UNICODE based input and output, there are many articles on the interweb about this, actually I once was writing a book on the topic, but lack the time to complete it.

When you look at UNICODE, if you have question about how things are done, feel free to ask and I can probably help you out in a little more detail.

Good luck with your project.

bl00dninja · Nov 23rd, 2004, 2:04 AM

as far as console output, this works, don't know if that's what you want though...

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#include <stdio.h>

int main()
{
	printf("%c", 156);
	return 0;
}

note: in C.

:ph34r:

bl00dninja · Nov 23rd, 2004, 2:10 AM

oh sorry, for C++

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#include <iostream>
using namespace std;

int main()
{
	cout<<(char) 156;
	return 0;
}

use a typecast to convert a character into it's ASCII integer value

:ph34r:

Ade · Nov 23rd, 2004, 4:21 AM

That's wicked mate thanks.

Nov 22nd, 2004, 4:11 PM	#1
Ade Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England, UK Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	Hey guys, a simple question but i can't seem to find the answer on the net. The question is how can I get the '�' character. Whenever I type it it comes out as a U with a squiggle on it. I think it's probally a special character but I'm not sure how to get the � out. thanks in advance Ade __________________ Don't wound what you can't kill

Nov 22nd, 2004, 5:57 PM	#2
lostcauz Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: 1691 miles East of L.A. Posts: 159 Rep Power: 4	� is displayed by holding alt then typing 156...alt-156. I reckon this is what you wanted? __________________ -- lostcauz Stepped in what?... Behind whose barn?... I didn't even know they had a cow!

Nov 22nd, 2004, 7:31 PM	#3
Sudhakar Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: India Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Hey plz clearly state ur problem do u want to print on console or jst want it in ur program. __________________ .::sudhakar::. other forums i contribute to Free Gmail Invitation

Nov 22nd, 2004, 9:50 PM	#4
kurifu Expert Programmer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada) Posts: 784 Rep Power: 5	If you are using a console to output the text you need to find a way to translate all your output to the proper codepage which your console is using, this is an indepth process and I am not willing to explain it here. A better alternative would be to learn to create and compile your code to work with UNICODE based input and output, there are many articles on the interweb about this, actually I once was writing a book on the topic, but lack the time to complete it. When you look at UNICODE, if you have question about how things are done, feel free to ask and I can probably help you out in a little more detail. Good luck with your project. __________________ Clifford Matthew Roche <geek@cliffordroche.com> Web Hosting: http://www.crd-hosting.com Consulting: http://www.crdev-consulting.com

Nov 23rd, 2004, 2:04 AM	#5
bl00dninja Programming Guru Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: namespace std Posts: 1,246 Rep Power: 5	as far as console output, this works, don't know if that's what you want though... (Toggle Plain Text) #include <stdio.h> int main() { printf("%c", 156); return 0; } #include <stdio.h> int main() { printf("%c", 156); return 0; } note: in C. :ph34r: __________________ i put on my robe and wizard hat... Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?...Morons.

Nov 23rd, 2004, 2:10 AM	#6
bl00dninja Programming Guru Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: namespace std Posts: 1,246 Rep Power: 5	oh sorry, for C++ (Toggle Plain Text) #include <iostream> using namespace std; int main() { cout<<(char) 156; return 0; } #include <iostream> using namespace std; int main() { cout<<(char) 156; return 0; } use a typecast to convert a character into it's ASCII integer value :ph34r: __________________ i put on my robe and wizard hat... Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?...Morons.

Nov 23rd, 2004, 4:21 AM	#7
Ade Hobbyist Programmer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England, UK Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	That's wicked mate thanks. __________________ Don't wound what you can't kill

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