C input functions : where enter data ?

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Created Jun ’18

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Hi to everybody
I'm just a modest beginner in C learning process, using the Xcode IDE.

Generally speaking, applicatoins which allow the operator to enter text, such as spreadsheet, word processois, etc..display a blinking vertical bar to indicate the place on the screen wherre to enter text.
But, apprently, when using a C input function such as getchar, scanf, there is no blinking vertical bar to indicate to the operator where the text entered will be placed on the screen : thus, I found this way to proceed.
I make a clic at the place on the screen where I suppose I have to enter the text, if the place is correct, a blinking bar appears, if incorrect, no blinkin bar, the text that I enter is displayed on the screen via the echo function, it may be displayed once again if I have introduced adequate printf or putchar functions. A return at the end of the input text relaunches the program.
Is therre another way to proceed ?

Is this problem IDE dependant ?

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DTS Engineer OP

Apple

Jun ’18

If you’re building a command-line tool you have two ways to test it:

A normal user will run the tool from Terminal, which supports a variety of cursor modes (see Terminal > Preferences > Profiles > Cursor).
During debugging you end up relying on the Console pane, which does provide text input but is nowhere near as full-featured as Terminal (in addition to the cursor issue you’ve noted, it doesn’t support advanced terminal options, as used by the
```
curses
```
library).

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