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Well that depends on what you want it to do. What you have posted here is not actually a function. There is a call to two functions, but niether has been defined. Also, the for loop provided executes no code except it's own incrementing. Additionally, the return type identifier is not required for a function call. Can I assume that actually wish to have this code represent the definition of the Sort_Table function, and in that function, you wish to call the Dsiplay_Table function?
Well that depends on what you want it to do. What you have posted here is not actually a function. There is a call to two functions, but niether has been defined. Also, the for loop provided executes no code except it's own incrementing. Additionally, the return type identifier is not required for a function call. Can I assume that actually wish to have this code represent the definition of the Sort_Table function, and in that function, you wish to call the Dsiplay_Table function?
All I know is that after I enter my "made-up" students and all their data, I have to be able to display the table in alphabetical order using last names.
Well, we can certainly help with that...but is this code meant to be the fucntion itself, or have you already written the sort function?
It doesn't have to be a function, but I wrote it that way....or tried to write it that way. Here it is with the other functions:
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int Load_Student_Table(STUDENT_STRUCT[], int); void Display_Student_Table(STUDENT_STRUCT[], int); double Calc_Quiz_Avg(STUDENT_STRUCT[], int); int Calc_Final_Grade(STUDENT_STRUCT s[], int num_students); int Calc_Class_Avg(int, int); void Sort_Table(STUDENT_STRUCT[], int);
const int TABLE_SIZE = 25;
int main() {
This post has been edited by Dark_Nexus: 29 Aug, 2006 - 10:41 AM
Functions themselves should be structured as follows:
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//prototype - above the main function void SortTable(param1,param2);
//function definition - below the main function void SortTable(param1,param2) { //your code here }
As for the actual sorting, you would like to do so by last name, is that correct? And the last name is held in a character array, is that correct?
Final question, as I know this is for an assignment and depth of understanding will dictate how the solution is presented. Have you, during your course, been given lessons on any sorting methodology or algorithms?
Functions themselves should be structured as follows:
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//prototype - above the main function void SortTable(param1,param2);
//function definition - below the main function void SortTable(param1,param2) { //your code here }
As for the actual sorting, you would like to do so by last name, is that correct? And the last name is held in a character array, is that correct?
Final question, as I know this is for an assignment and depth of understanding will dictate how the solution is presented. Have you, during your course, been given lessons on any sorting methodology or algorithms?
Yes, I want to sort by last name and yes, it is a char array. My course is all done online, so I don't receive any direct "lessons". My professor sucks and is no help at all. I've seen a bubble sort in my textbook, but that's all.
Well to sort alphabetically, you need to compare the ASCII values of the first letters and have them follow each other from least to highest.
If you don't want to change your display_table (which I think would be the best solution) you'd have to permute the tables so that Abc is in row 1 and Bca in row 2.
Well to sort alphabetically, you need to compare the ASCII values of the first letters and have them follow each other from least to highest.
If you don't want to change your display_table (which I think would be the best solution) you'd have to permute the tables so that Abc is in row 1 and Bca in row 2.
That sounds confusing and I don't know how to do that. If you're able to walk me through it, I'd be happy to try it. How did you learn so much at such a young age? That's amazing!
Sorting can sound very confusing at first to learn, but once you understand the concept it is actually quite simple in most cases.
Not to say that there aren't some sort methods that really make you sweat.
Anyhow, I think you will love the following link. It is the coolest thing I've come across concerning sorting demonstrations on the web for C++.
When the page loads you will see a drop down of different sorting algorithms. Pick the one you would like to see and a java applet will load giving you an example of the code for that type of sort.
After you enter an array of integers you watch a graphical demonstration of the sort in action showing each line of code as it executes. Check it out, this will walk you through it step by step.
Omg, that is exactly what I'm trying to achieve xD Wasn't finished my function but it almost looks the same as the bubble sort thingy ^^
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How did you learn so much at such a young age? That's amazing!
Lol only 15 and I rock xD I read through half of Stroustrup's 1000 page book, I keep answering you guys' question, I love me computer ^^.
I amaze myself too doing this selftaught at 15. Maybe at 20 I can bez winnar like Videege combine chaos mathematics and fractals to create a random image and maybe creating an algorithm of my own instead of the Mandelbrot one. How hot would that be? ^^
EDIT : =0 I feel 3 times happier finding out I was helping a 36 year old man
This post has been edited by DeeViLiSh: 29 Aug, 2006 - 11:22 AM
Omg, that is exactly what I'm trying to achieve xD Wasn't finished my function but it almost looks the same as the bubble sort thingy ^^
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How did you learn so much at such a young age? That's amazing!
Lol only 15 and I rock xD I read through half of Stroustrup's 1000 page book, I keep answering you guys' question, I love me computer ^^.
I amaze myself too doing this selftaught at 15. Maybe at 20 I can bez winnar like Videege combine chaos mathematics and fractals to create a random image and maybe creating an algorithm of my own instead of the Mandelbrot one. How hot would that be? ^^
EDIT : =0 I feel 3 times happier finding out I was helping a 36 year old man
You should be amazed. You've been a huge help to me. I'm a 35 year old mom of 5 and this programming stuff is killing me!
Uuuuugh!!! That site didn't help because I need to sort alphabetically.....last names. All I could find were sorts that involved integers. What kind of a sort is an alphabetical one anyway??
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