A really annoying Dev C++ error

[Uuplaku]

First off, here's the source code:

#include <stdio.h>
#include <conio.h>

void main()
{
for(;
{
printf("PLAY ME!!", '\x20');
if(kbhit())
{
break;
}
}
}

Whenever I try to compile it under Dev C++, I always get this annoying error message:

implicit declaration of function `int kbhit(...)'

Dandgit, how can I get rid of this problem?

 

[DaveSimmons]

Well you might pay attention to the compiler, it's telling you that "kbhit()" has not been declared.

So, you could think to yourself: "Hmmm....this is supposed to be in the console library! what's up? why does the universe hate me? Aaaaaahhhhh!!!!!!"

Sorry. You could think to yourself:
1. Did I #include the right library?
2. Did I type the function name correctly?
...and both of these thoughts should prompt you to check the library docs.

You don't list compiler or OS, but for VC++ the function name starts with an underscore '_'

Help > Index is your friend, it isn't sarcastic like me

 

[Uuplaku]

To answer your questions:

#1: Yes, the kbhit function is lsited in the conio.h header
#2: Yes, I checked through the actual header and it listed that correct spelling.

Compiler: Dev C++ (hence the title)
OS: Windows XP Pro

Im thinking that it might've happened because Im using some antiquated C formatting, and Im unfamiliar with how you're supposed to do this in C++.

 

[bsobel]

Your code cut and paste just fine into Vc++ and compiled in a virgin project. I suspect you have some define's wrong which are preventing the compiler from actually finding the declaration, why don't you create a new console project (I assumed your old one was a console project and not a win32 app) and paste this in.

Bill

 

[Uuplaku]

Wha? I understood none of that.

 

[Uuplaku]

^Bumpies

 

[EagleKeeper]

To put what bsobel[i/] said in a student style instruction:

Start a brand new project.

Paste in the source code to the source file.

Run the compiler and linker and you should be OK.

You have probably affected a setting on your development configuration. If the setting is project dependent, starting with a clean project will solve the problem.

If you have affected the configuration of the development environment, you will have to identify the change made or do a clean sweep (remove the existing environment completely and re-install your development system.