Locate
 
Sets the current cursor position

Syntax

Locate [row As Integer ][, [column As Integer ][, [cursorstate As Integer ]][, [start As Integer ][, [stop As Integer ]

Usage

Locate [row][, [column][, [cursorstate]]

Parameters

row
the 1-based vertical character position in the console.
column
the 1-based horizontal character position in the console.
cursorstate
the state of the cursor. 0 is off, 1 is on (console-mode only).
start
Ignored. Allowed for -lang qb dialect compatibility only.
stop
Ignored. Allowed for -lang qb dialect compatibility only.

Description

Sets the text cursor in both graphics and console modes.

Example

Locate 10
Print "Current line:"; CsrLin


Differences from QB

  • The start and stop arguments have no effect in FreeBASIC.

See also