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[evilfrostycat]

Hi I'm new to all this.
I have an assignment it is to test my skills in the following areas
Developing Programs
Invoking Functions
Task write first name in asterisks.
I have wrote progamme and it does not work?
I do not know where i went wrong, please can anyone
HELP me?
from vege c++

[Savage]

hi i'm new to all this.
i have an assignment it is to test my skills in the following areas
Developing Programs
Invoking Functions
Task write first name in asterisks.
I have wrote progamme and it does not work?
I do know where i went wrong please can anyone
HELP me?
from vege c++

Hi,

Please post your code here and somone will help you.


Savage

[evilfrostycat]

Hi is this my code?
vege c++.

 
// Purpose:    Write nickname in asterisks
 
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
// Included Libraries
#include <stdio.h>
 
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
// Function Prototypes
 
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
void oneOnLeft();
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
// Purpose: Prints one asterisk to the left followed by three spaces
 
<snipped>
 
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
int main() {
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
    // Line 1 of letters
<snipped>
    oneOnLeft();
<snipped>
    // Line 2 of letters
<snipped>
    // Line 3 of letters
<snipped>
    // Line 4 of letters
<snipped>
    oneOnLeft();
<snipped>
    oneOnLeft();
<snipped>
}
 
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
// Functions
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
<snipped>
 
void oneOnLeft() {
 
    // Prints one asterisk to the left followed by three spaces
    printf("*   ");
} 
 
<snipped>
 
void oneOnLeft() {
 
    // Prints one asterisk to the left followed by three spaces
    printf("*   ");
}
 
<snipped>
 
void oneOnLeft() {
 
    // Prints one asterisk to the left followed by three spaces
    printf("*   ");
}
 

[Savage]

Your functions are only doing printf so if this is the code user can't input it's
nickname because its missing input.

One question:

Are you trying to fill up somekind of form with nickname?

If you are not trying that you coluld simple use do while loop to enter nickname

in asteriks, have a look here


Savage

[evilfrostycat]

Hi
It is to creat functions, you will call them to create the letters in your name
and output to the terminal.
does this help oh i hope so I am having so much trouble with this and i dont
understand any of it.
Thank you so much for helping me don't give up
kind regards vege c++

[Savage]

Hi
It is to creat functions, you will call them to create the letters in your name
and output to the terminal.
does this help oh i hope so I am having so much trouble with this and i dont
understand any of it.
Thank you so much for helping me don't give up
kind regards vege c++

But, why are you using so much functions for something that should be a simple?

Have you seen a thread which I pointed to you with hyperlink?

And one more question:

Why are you using function endOfline?I don't think that nickname would be
long one whole line or even worst few lines.

[evilfrostycat]

this is the assignment.

Assignment 1
• Concepts
• Your Task
• Hints
• Submission
• Two Reviews
• Your Marks
• Back to Assignment Main Page
• Home
Concepts
Before starting this assignment you should have read Modules 1 and 2 and have completed the tutorials in those modules.
This assignment will test your skill in the following areas.
• Developing Programs
• Invoking Functions
Back to Assignment Main Page | Top
Your Task
• Your task will be to write your first name or nickname in asterisks. For example, the name Michael can be written in asterisks like so...

• Each letter is made up of 5 lines with each line having up to 3 asterisks. Each character is separated by a single space.
• To achieve this you will write a number of functions for the various combinations of asterisks within a single line. There are six such combinations.
Function prototype Description Output
void oneOnLeft(); One asterisk to the left followed by three spaces *
void twoOnLeft(); Two asterisks followed by two spaces * *
void threeStars(); Three asterisks followed by one space * * *
void twoWithSpace(); One asterisk, a space, another asterisk and another space * *
void oneInMiddle(); A space, an asterisk and two spaces *
void oneOnRight(); Two spaces, an asterisk and another space *
void twoOnRight(); One space, two asterisks and another space * *
void endOfLine(); A newline character to force the start of a new line
• Using combinations of these functions you can create any alphabetic character...

• Once you have created these functions you will call them to create the letters in your name.
• Due to the nature of output to the terminal, you will need to write the first line of each letter in your name, followed by a new line, then the second line and so on.
• Before you submit you will need to add comments and a sample run so your source code file will appear as follows...
1. Library precompiler directives
2. Function prototypes with a comment
3. The main() function
4. The line functions shown above
5. A sample run including demonstration of compilation and program running
• For this assignment you should add comments as follows
o Each function prototype should have a purpose comment as follows. (Note: for future assignments more commenting on prototypes will be required.)
o //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
o void oneOnLeft();
o //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
o // Purpose: Prints one asterisk to the left followed by three spaces
o

o In the main() function you should divide up each line of your output into blocks and each block should be preceded by a comment, for example...
o int main() {
o
o // Line 1 of letters
o twoWithSpace();
o threeStars();
o oneInMiddle();
o twoWithSpace();
o oneInMiddle();
o threeStars();
o oneOnLeft();
o endOfLine();
o
o // Line 2 of letters
threeStars(); oneInMiddle(); ...
o Each function should contain at least one comment.
o void oneOnLeft() {
o
o // Print one asterisk to the left followed by three spaces
o printf("* ");
}
o At the end of your source code file add a demonstration of compilation and a sample run of your program. This will be captured from the command line when you compile and run your program.
o You will need to copy and paste this from the command line into a multi-line comment in your source code file.
 For DOS, right click on the title bar of the terminal window and select "mark". Highlight the needed content and press enter. You can now paste this into your editor.
 For Linux, highlight text at the terminal; to paste into your editor, press the middle button (pressing the scroll wheel on a scroll mouse like a button will do this.) Alternately there may be copy and paste options in the Edit menu of your terminal and editor.
• The contents of each function should be indented one level.
• Be sure that your code compiles without errors or warnings. Test this even after you add your sample run. Be sure the file has a blank line at the end. This should not even contain tabs or spaces.
• Your submission will be judged against the criteria below. Be sure to check each criteria before you submit.
Back to Assignment Main Page | Top
Hints
• When compiling, use the -Wall switch all the time. It can help you sort out lots of issues early.
• Be aware that a peer reviewing your code may compile your code in a different compiler to your own. Be sure to use only code taught in the course and if you are not using a standard compiler like the DJGPP (gpp) compiler under Windows/DOS or the GNU (g++) compiler under Linux be sure to test your code under one of these.
Back to Assignment Main Page | Top
Submission
Save your source code file with a .cpp extension.
Upload the this file using the Submission Facility then proceed to completing reviews.
This is the only file you will need to submit.
Back to Assignment Main Page | Top
Two Reviews
Whereas you reviewed one submission for tutorials, for this assignment you will be required to complete reviews of two students' assignments.
You will be asked to consider the following criteria when completing reviews. You may want to keep this information available in a second browser for reference.
• The program compiles without errors or warnings
Save the file into a directory you can access with your compiler. Compile the file using the -Wall switch. Check that no errors or warnings are produced. Use only a standard compiler like the DJGPP (gpp) compiler under Windows/DOS or the GNU (g++) compiler under Linux.
• The program runs and outputs a name in asterisks
If the program compiles, run the program. The output should be the same as shown in the sample in the source code file.
• Prototypes appear above the main() function and each is commented
Open the source code file in your editor. The seven prescribed functions should each have a prototype and each should at least have a purpose described.
• Code is indented consistently and no line is longer than 80 characters
The contents of functions should be indented. No lines should be longer than 80 characters. Longer statements should be formatted over multiple lines.
• The main() function contains only calls to the prescribed functions and no additional calls to printf()
Check the main() function. There should only be calls to the line output functions and no calls to printf().
• Each function includes comments on blocks of code
Comments should be placed above the code they refer to. Each comment should describe the purpose of the code below. Such comments should be indented at the same level as the code they refer to. Not every line needs to be commented. Comments should be brief and not simply a syntactical interpretation of the code they refer to (eg: "A printf() statement that does some output"), instead they should describe the purpose of the code (eg: "Outputs three asterisks").
• The source code file contains a sample run
The source code file should contain a second sample run demonstrating how the program compiled and ran. This should be contained in a comment at the end of the file.
Be sure you are accurate in completing your reviews. In your comment at the end of the review take care to offer positive feedback and suggestions for improvement to your peers as they are learning, just as you are. You may describe how your code differed from theirs.
Back to Assignment Main Page | Top
Your Marks
This assignment will be marked out of 8.
If all criteria are satisfied you will receive 6 marks.
Completion of two reviews will earn 2 marks. Where it is obvious that a student has completed a review without examining the necessary file, review marks will be removed.
All submissions and reviews are candidates for random moderation. Where two reviews are conflicting, instructor moderation will be applied.
Marks will be awarded during the week following the due date.

does this explan it
please dont give up
kind regards
retarted c++.

[Savage]

this is the assignment.

Assignment 1
• Concepts
• Your Task
• Hints
• Submission
• Two Reviews
• Your Marks
• Back to Assignment Main Page
• Home
Concepts
Before starting this assignment you should have read Modules 1 and 2 and have completed the tutorials in those modules.
This assignment will test your skill in the following areas.
• Developing Programs
• Invoking Functions
Back to Assignment Main Page | Top
Your Task
• Your task will be to write your first name or nickname in asterisks. For example, the name Michael can be written in asterisks like so...

• Each letter is made up of 5 lines with each line having up to 3 asterisks. Each character is separated by a single space.
• To achieve this you will write a number of functions for the various combinations of asterisks within a single line. There are six such combinations.
Function prototype Description Output
void oneOnLeft(); One asterisk to the left followed by three spaces *
void twoOnLeft(); Two asterisks followed by two spaces * *
void threeStars(); Three asterisks followed by one space * * *
void twoWithSpace(); One asterisk, a space, another asterisk and another space * *
void oneInMiddle(); A space, an asterisk and two spaces *
void oneOnRight(); Two spaces, an asterisk and another space *
void twoOnRight(); One space, two asterisks and another space * *
void endOfLine(); A newline character to force the start of a new line
• Using combinations of these functions you can create any alphabetic character...

• Once you have created these functions you will call them to create the letters in your name.
• Due to the nature of output to the terminal, you will need to write the first line of each letter in your name, followed by a new line, then the second line and so on.
• Before you submit you will need to add comments and a sample run so your source code file will appear as follows...
1. Library precompiler directives
2. Function prototypes with a comment
3. The main() function
4. The line functions shown above
5. A sample run including demonstration of compilation and program running
• For this assignment you should add comments as follows
o Each function prototype should have a purpose comment as follows. (Note: for future assignments more commenting on prototypes will be required.)
o //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
o void oneOnLeft();
o //--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
o // Purpose: Prints one asterisk to the left followed by three spaces
o

o In the main() function you should divide up each line of your output into blocks and each block should be preceded by a comment, for example...
o int main() {
o
o // Line 1 of letters
o twoWithSpace();
o threeStars();
o oneInMiddle();
o twoWithSpace();
o oneInMiddle();
o threeStars();
o oneOnLeft();
o endOfLine();
o
o // Line 2 of letters
threeStars(); oneInMiddle(); ...
o Each function should contain at least one comment.
o void oneOnLeft() {
o
o // Print one asterisk to the left followed by three spaces
o printf("* ");
}
o At the end of your source code file add a demonstration of compilation and a sample run of your program. This will be captured from the command line when you compile and run your program.
o You will need to copy and paste this from the command line into a multi-line comment in your source code file.
 For DOS, right click on the title bar of the terminal window and select "mark". Highlight the needed content and press enter. You can now paste this into your editor.
 For Linux, highlight text at the terminal; to paste into your editor, press the middle button (pressing the scroll wheel on a scroll mouse like a button will do this.) Alternately there may be copy and paste options in the Edit menu of your terminal and editor.
• The contents of each function should be indented one level.
• Be sure that your code compiles without errors or warnings. Test this even after you add your sample run. Be sure the file has a blank line at the end. This should not even contain tabs or spaces.
• Your submission will be judged against the criteria below. Be sure to check each criteria before you submit.
Back to Assignment Main Page | Top
Hints
• When compiling, use the -Wall switch all the time. It can help you sort out lots of issues early.
• Be aware that a peer reviewing your code may compile your code in a different compiler to your own. Be sure to use only code taught in the course and if you are not using a standard compiler like the DJGPP (gpp) compiler under Windows/DOS or the GNU (g++) compiler under Linux be sure to test your code under one of these.
Back to Assignment Main Page | Top
Submission
Save your source code file with a .cpp extension.
Upload the this file using the Submission Facility then proceed to completing reviews.
This is the only file you will need to submit.
Back to Assignment Main Page | Top
Two Reviews
Whereas you reviewed one submission for tutorials, for this assignment you will be required to complete reviews of two students' assignments.
You will be asked to consider the following criteria when completing reviews. You may want to keep this information available in a second browser for reference.
• The program compiles without errors or warnings
Save the file into a directory you can access with your compiler. Compile the file using the -Wall switch. Check that no errors or warnings are produced. Use only a standard compiler like the DJGPP (gpp) compiler under Windows/DOS or the GNU (g++) compiler under Linux.
• The program runs and outputs a name in asterisks
If the program compiles, run the program. The output should be the same as shown in the sample in the source code file.
• Prototypes appear above the main() function and each is commented
Open the source code file in your editor. The seven prescribed functions should each have a prototype and each should at least have a purpose described.
• Code is indented consistently and no line is longer than 80 characters
The contents of functions should be indented. No lines should be longer than 80 characters. Longer statements should be formatted over multiple lines.
• The main() function contains only calls to the prescribed functions and no additional calls to printf()
Check the main() function. There should only be calls to the line output functions and no calls to printf().
• Each function includes comments on blocks of code
Comments should be placed above the code they refer to. Each comment should describe the purpose of the code below. Such comments should be indented at the same level as the code they refer to. Not every line needs to be commented. Comments should be brief and not simply a syntactical interpretation of the code they refer to (eg: "A printf() statement that does some output"), instead they should describe the purpose of the code (eg: "Outputs three asterisks").
• The source code file contains a sample run
The source code file should contain a second sample run demonstrating how the program compiled and ran. This should be contained in a comment at the end of the file.
Be sure you are accurate in completing your reviews. In your comment at the end of the review take care to offer positive feedback and suggestions for improvement to your peers as they are learning, just as you are. You may describe how your code differed from theirs.
Back to Assignment Main Page | Top
Your Marks
This assignment will be marked out of 8.
If all criteria are satisfied you will receive 6 marks.
Completion of two reviews will earn 2 marks. Where it is obvious that a student has completed a review without examining the necessary file, review marks will be removed.
All submissions and reviews are candidates for random moderation. Where two reviews are conflicting, instructor moderation will be applied.
Marks will be awarded during the week following the due date.

does this explan it
please dont give up
kind regards
retarted c++.

Sorry for misunderstending.The problem probably is that you have multiiple
declarations for the same function.Another possible problem is that
when declaring a function you can't declare it like(e.g)

void endOfline();

rather

void endOfLine(void);

Savage

[evilfrostycat]

O.K
will try thank you so much for your patients
if it does not work can i contact you again?
very very thankful
kind regards
retarted vege c++

[Savage]

O.K
will try thank you so much for your patients
if it does not work can i contact you again?
very very thankful
kind regards
retarted vege c++

Ofcourse.

By the way i'm 100% sure it wiil work or else...

We will make it work!!!

[evilfrostycat]

hi i'm back
just tried to run programe added

void oneOnLeft(void)
and it did not work oh my
i thought this would be easy how wrong i was?
what do you mean by multiple declaration for the same functions and how do
i fix it
so sorry to bug you please forgive me
kind regards
biggest retarted vege c++

[Savage]

hi i'm back
just tried to run programe added

void oneOnLeft(void)
and it did not work oh my
i thought this would be easy how wrong i was?
what do you mean by multiple declaration for the same functions and how do
i fix it
so sorry to bug you please forgive me
kind regards
biggest retarted vege c++

Here's the example of what i meant:

You have declared a function (for example) void endOfLine(void) in code once.
Than after few more lines you again declare the same function.

Have a look:

void endOfLine() {
 
    // A new line character to force the start of a new line
    printf("\n");
}  
 
void oneInMiddle() {
 
    // Prints a space and asterisk and two spaces
    printf(" *  ");
} 
 
void twoWithSpace() {
 
    // Prints one asterisk,a space,another asterisk and another space
    printf("* * ");
} 
 
void threeStars() {
 
    // Prints three asterisk followed by one space
    printf("*** ");
} 
 
void twoWithSpace() {
 
    // Prints one asterisk,a space,another asterisk and another space
    printf("* * ");
} 
 
void twoWithSpace() {
 
    // Prints one asterisk,a space,another asterisk and another space
    printf("* * ");
} 
 
 void endOfLine() {
 
    // A new line character to force the start of a new line
    printf("\n");
}

How to fix it?

Make sure that there is only one function of same kind.

[evilfrostycat]

The number of function prototype( I got 8) before the main should be same as the functions which are located later. But I got 23 functions.

do i add all 23 functions in the prototype to fix problem
how can i not use same functions if i didnt i would not get my name in asterisks
oh my i hate this assignment
why can't i understand this i know i'm meant to but i don't
please forgive me for bugging you i hope you can be patience with me
very sorry
forever greatful
vege c++

[Savage]

The number of function prototype( I got 8) before the main should be same as the functions which are located later. But I got 23 functions.

do i add all 23 functions in the prototype to fix problem
how can i not use same functions if i didnt i would not get my name in asterisks
oh my i hate this assignment
why can't i understand this i know i'm meant to but i don't
please forgive me for bugging you i hope you can be patience with me
very sorry
forever greatful
vege c++

No,no,no.You can call as much as you like functions in main ,but
when declaring you can only declare twice a function of same kind

once before main() and once after main().All other declarations will present a problem

[evilfrostycat]

oh?
but don't i have to declare functions more then twice to spell name in aasterisks
ho my, oh my
i'm a spazoid what do i do???
you must be sick of me i know i am hee hee hee
now what?
kind regards
super spazoid retared vege c++

[Savage]

oh?
but don't i have to declare functions more then twice to spell name in aasterisks
ho my, oh my
i'm a spazoid what do i do???
you must be sick of me i know i am hee hee hee
now what?
kind regards
super spazoid retared vege c++

No.That's not declaring a function that's calling a function inside main().

Inside main() you can call function bunch of times to achieve name with asteriks.

Here is how it should look:

// Purpose:    Write nickname in asterisks
 
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
// Included Libraries
#include <stdio.h>
 
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
 // Function Prototypes //First time declaritions
 
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
void oneOnLeft(void);
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
// Purpose: Prints one asterisk to the left followed by three spaces
 
<snipped>
 
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
void main(void) {
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
    // Line 1 of letters
<snipped>
    oneOnLeft();
<snipped>
    // Line 2 of letters
<snipped>
    // Line 3 of letters
<snipped>
    // Line 4 of letters
<snipped>
    oneOnLeft();
<snipped>
    oneOnLeft();
<snipped>
}
 
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
[U]// Functions //Secound time declarition[/u]
//-------------------------------------------------------------------
<snipped>
 
void oneOnLeft(void) {
 
    // Prints one asterisk to the left followed by three spaces
    printf("*   ");
}
 
<snipped>
 

[evilfrostycat]

ok thank you so much for your time hope to hear from you again
I will fix it up now and hopefully it will work
I hope i can get the hang of this it would be great if i could really understand
this but i think it will take time and alot more time for me hee hee hee
thank again YOUR GREAT SAVAGE
kind regards loopy vege c++

[Savage]

ok thank you so much for your time hope to hear from you again
I will fix it up now and hopefully it will work
I hope i can get the hang of this it would be great if i could really understand
this but i think it will take time and alot more time for me hee hee hee
thank again YOUR GREAT SAVAGE
kind regards loopy vege c++

I hope to.

Bye