dev-C++, keep programs open

[ghost2003]

I want to learn c++ and since dev-c++ was recomended by a couple of web sites I downloaded it. The problem is that when I make console apps they close too fast. How do I keep them open after they finished executing the code?

[doctorgonzo]

Put this line at the end of the main function code block (before the closing }):

system("PAUSE");

That will require you to hit a key before proceeding.

[ghost2003]

now it gives me:

7 untitled1.cpp
implicit declaration of function `int system(...)'

[doctorgonzo]

You will need to put the following include statement at the beginning then:

#include <stdlib.h>

As a pointer, if you go to File...New...Project, and then select "Console Application," it will do this automatically for you.

I should add that the system statement needs to go before any return statement, if there is one.

[ghost2003]

Works now, thanks. But it puts #include < stdio.h > automaticly, not #include < stdlib.h >

[ghost2003]

Dont wanna start a new thread just for this. How do I make stuff go on the next line? I made a program and its all in 3 lines when it should be in 10.

oh, devC++ is set to put

#include < iostream.h >
#include < stdlib.h >

int main()
{

system("PAUSE");
return 0;
}

when it make a new project but instead it puts


#include < stdio.h >

int main(int argc, char *argv[])
{

return 0;
}

[doctorgonzo]

To add a carriage return, use endl:

cout<<"This is on one line"<<endl;
cout<<"This is on the next line"<<endl;

Edit: Fixed brackets.

[ghost2003]

thanks again!