clrscrn() is not a function in Visual C++.
you can use the system() function to pass commands to the OS.
Routine* ****************
system
Required Header
<process.h> or <stdlib.h>
Compatibility
ANSI, Win 95, Win NT
just include either process.h or stdlib.h in your proggie.
call it like this...
system("cls"); //to clear the screen
EXAMPLE: cut and paste to your C++ editor...
//example.cpp
//shows how to include "process.h"
//and call the system() function
#include <process.h>
#include <iostream.h>
int main()
{
int answer;
cout << "this is to place some text on the screen...\n\n";
cout << "Would you like to clear the screen? \n(1 for yes, 2 for no)->";
cin >> answer;//gets the answer from user
if (answer == 1)
{
system("cls"); //this clears the screen
system("pause");// pauses to show that it cleared the screen
}
else
{
system("pause");// pauses to show that it did NOT clear the screen
}
return 0;
}