console application?

[jassing]

I have been asked to create an "old school" style application for windows & linux. (see image below)
it looks like purebasic doesn't natively support the 'graphics mode console' .

Can this be done with linux api's? if so has anyone done any wrappers to make the transition from windows to linux a bit easier? or any tips on reading material for the linux api that will get it done?

Thanks
-josh

[IdeasVacuum]

PB has this native command: EnableGraphicalConsole(#True)

http://www.purebasic.com/documentation/ ... nsole.html

Of course, you could make a windowed version quickly and easily - and make it look like your screen shot.

[Fred]

Sounds like you want to use 'ncurses': http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ncurses

[jassing]

Sounds like you want to use 'ncurses': http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ncurses

Thanks Fred.

IdeasVacuum: Except I want to create this in linux and windows; not just windows...

[IdeasVacuum]

Well, I did say windowed rather than Windows. You could even owner-draw using the Canvas Gadget..........