c++ - how to read current character from what stdout console cursor pointing on

Question

I'm writing code where only the cursor of the console is moving and not necessarily becauase of keyboard input. i need a simple way/function to read current char from what the cursor of stdout is currently pointing on. any suggestions?

(Windows 10,win32 application via VS 2017)

Answer 1

AFAIK there's no portable way to do so.

On Windows, ReadConsoleOutputCharacter. To find out cursor position, call GetConsoleScreenBufferInfo.

On Linux, mvinch from <curses.h> will read characters. To find out where to read, getyx.

On other platforms it’s something different.