Utilities

Utilities

SplashKit provides some basic data manipulation functions to help make it easy to get some basic tasks performed.SplashKit random provides a simple implementation of random.SplashKit provides miscellaneous utilities for unclassified functionality.

Functions

Base64 Decode

Converts the provided Base64 encoded string back to its original form. For example, “TWFu” will be converted to “Man”.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
input	String	Base64 encoded string to decode

Return Type: String

Returns: Decoded original string

Signatures:

C++

string base64_decode(const string &input)

C#

public static string SplashKit.Base64Decode(string input);

Python

def base64_decode(input):

Pascal

function Base64Decode(const input: String): String

---

Base64 Encode

Converts the provided string into its Base64 encoded representation. For example, “Man” will be converted to “TWFu”.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
input	String	String to encode

Return Type: String

Returns: Base64 encoded string

Signatures:

C++

string base64_encode(const string &input)

C#

public static string SplashKit.Base64Encode(string input);

Python

def base64_encode(input):

Pascal

function Base64Encode(const input: String): String

---

Bin To Dec

Converts the provided binary string into an unsigned integer. For example, “1010” will be converted to 10.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
bin	String	Binary string to convert

Return Type: Unsigned Integer

Signatures:

C++

unsigned int bin_to_dec(const string &bin)

C#

public static uint SplashKit.BinToDec(string bin);

Python

def bin_to_dec(bin):

Pascal

function BinToDec(const bin: String): Cardinal

---

Bin To Hex

Converts the provided binary string into a hexadecimal string representation. For example, “1010” will be converted to “A”.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
bin_str	String	Binary string to convert

Return Type: String

Returns: Hexadecimal string representation of the binary string, or an empty string if the string is not a valid binary string

Signatures:

C++

string bin_to_hex(const string &bin_str)

C#

public static string SplashKit.BinToHex(string binStr);

Python

def bin_to_hex(bin_str):

Pascal

function BinToHex(const binStr: String): String

---

Bin To Oct

Converts the provided binary string into its octal string representation. For example, “1010” will be converted to “12”.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
bin_str	String	Binary string to convert

Return Type: String

Returns: Octal string representation of the binary string, or an empty string if the string is not a valid binary string

Signatures:

C++

string bin_to_oct(const string &bin_str)

C#

public static string SplashKit.BinToOct(string binStr);

Python

def bin_to_oct(bin_str):

Pascal

function BinToOct(const binStr: String): String

---

Contains  {</>}

Returns true if the string contains the substring.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to search
subtext	String	The substring to search for

Return Type: Boolean

Returns: True if the substring is found in the text.

Signatures:

C++

bool contains(const string &text, const string &subtext)

C#

public static bool SplashKit.Contains(string text, string subtext);

Python

def contains(text, subtext):

Pascal

function Contains(const text: String; const subtext: String): Boolean

Usage:  {</>}

See Code Examples

Example 1: Checking if a string contains a word

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    string text = "Hello World, hello world";
    string subtext = "World";
    write_line("Text: " + text);
    write_line("Subtext: " + subtext);

    // Check if "Hello World" contains "World"
    if (contains(text, subtext))
    {
        write_line("The string contains 'World'.");
    }
    else
    {
        write_line("The string does not contain 'World'.");
    }
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

string text = "Hello World, hello world";
string subtext = "World";

WriteLine("Text: " + text);
WriteLine("Subtext: " + subtext);

// Check if "Hello World" contains "World"
if (Contains(text, subtext))
{
    WriteLine("Text contains 'World'.");
}
else
{
    WriteLine("Text does not contain 'World'.");
}

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace ContainsExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            string text = "Hello World, hello world";
            string subtext = "World";

            SplashKit.WriteLine("Text: " + text);
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Subtext: " + subtext);

           // Check if "Hello World" contains "World"
            if (SplashKit.Contains(text, subtext))
            {
                SplashKit.WriteLine("Text contains 'World'.");
            }
            else
            {
                SplashKit.WriteLine("Text does not contain 'World'.");
            }
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

text = "Hello World, hello world"
subtext = "World"

write_line("Text: " + text)
write_line("Subtext: " + subtext)

# Check if "Hello World" contains "World"
if contains(text, subtext):
    write_line("The string contains 'World'.")
else:
    write_line("The string does not contain 'World'.")

Output:

---

Convert To Double

Note: This function is deprecated. Use To Double instead.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to convert.

Return Type: Double

Returns: The double value read from the text.

Signatures:

C++

double convert_to_double(const string &text)

C#

public static double SplashKit.ConvertToDouble(string text);

Python

def convert_to_double(text):

Pascal

function ConvertToDouble(const text: String): Double

---

Convert To Integer

Note: This function is deprecated. Use To Integer instead.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to convert.

Return Type: Integer

Returns: The integer value read from the text.

Signatures:

C++

int convert_to_integer(const string &text)

C#

public static int SplashKit.ConvertToInteger(string text);

Python

def convert_to_integer(text):

Pascal

function ConvertToInteger(const text: String): Integer

---

Dec To Bin

Converts the provided unsigned integer into a binary string. For example, 10 will be converted to “1010”.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
dec	Unsigned Integer	Decimal (unsigned integer) to convert

Return Type: String

Returns: Binary string representation of the decimal

Signatures:

C++

string dec_to_bin(unsigned int dec)

C#

public static string SplashKit.DecToBin(uint dec);

Python

def dec_to_bin(dec):

Pascal

function DecToBin(dec: Cardinal): String

---

Dec To Oct

Converts the provided decimal value into its octal string representation. For example, 64 will be converted to “100”.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
decimal_value	Unsigned Integer	Decimal (unsigned integer) to convert

Return Type: String

Returns: Octal string representation of the decimal value, or “0” if the value is 0

Signatures:

C++

string dec_to_oct(unsigned int decimal_value)

C#

public static string SplashKit.DecToOct(uint decimalValue);

Python

def dec_to_oct(decimal_value):

Pascal

function DecToOct(decimalValue: Cardinal): String

---

Greatest Common Divisor

The greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers is the largest positive integer that divides both numbers without a remainder.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
number1	Integer	First number
number2	Integer	Second number

Return Type: Integer

Returns: Greatest common divisor of the two numbers, or 0 if both numbers are 0

Signatures:

C++

int greatest_common_divisor(int number1, int number2)

C#

public static int SplashKit.GreatestCommonDivisor(int number1, int number2);

Python

def greatest_common_divisor(number1, number2):

Pascal

function GreatestCommonDivisor(number1: Integer; number2: Integer): Integer

---

Hex To Bin

Converts the provided hexadecimal string into its binary string representation. For example, “A” will be converted to “1010”.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
hex_str	String	Hexadecimal string to convert

Return Type: String

Returns: Binary string representation of the hexadecimal string, or an empty string if the string is not a valid hexadecimal string

Signatures:

C++

string hex_to_bin(const string &hex_str)

C#

public static string SplashKit.HexToBin(string hexStr);

Python

def hex_to_bin(hex_str):

Pascal

function HexToBin(const hexStr: String): String

---

Hex To Dec

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
hex_string	String	the data to convert

Return Type: Unsigned Integer

Signatures:

C++

unsigned int hex_to_dec(const string &hex_string)

C#

public static uint SplashKit.HexToDec(string hexString);

Python

def hex_to_dec(hex_string):

Pascal

function HexToDec(const hexString: String): Cardinal

---

Hex To Oct

Converts the provided hexadecimal string into its octal string representation. For example, “A” will be converted to “12”.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
hex_str	String	Hexadecimal string to convert

Return Type: String

Returns: Octal string representation of the hexadecimal string, or an empty string if the string is not a valid hexadecimal string

Signatures:

C++

string hex_to_oct(const string &hex_str)

C#

public static string SplashKit.HexToOct(string hexStr);

Python

def hex_to_oct(hex_str):

Pascal

function HexToOct(const hexStr: String): String

---

Index Of  {</>}

Returns the index of the first occurrence of the substring in the text.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to search
subtext	String	The substring to search for

Return Type: Integer

Returns: The index of the first occurrence of the substring in the text, or -1 if the substring is not found.

Signatures:

C++

int index_of(const string &text, const string &subtext)

C#

public static int SplashKit.IndexOf(string text, string subtext);

Python

def index_of(text, subtext):

Pascal

function IndexOf(const text: String; const subtext: String): Integer

Usage:  {</>}

See Code Examples

Example 1: Check the index of a given word in a string

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    // Get sentence input from the user
    write_line("Enter a sentence:");
    string sentence = read_line();

    // Get the word to search for
    write_line("Enter the word to search for:");
    string word = read_line();

    // Find index of the word in the sentence
    int index = index_of(sentence, word);

    // Display results based on whether the word was found or not
    if (index != -1)
    {
        write_line("The word '" + word + "' starts at index: " + std::to_string(index));
    }
    else
    {
        write_line("The word '" + word + "' was not found in the sentence.");
    }

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

// Get sentence input from the user
WriteLine("Enter a sentence:");
string sentence = ReadLine();

// Get the word to search for
WriteLine("Enter the word to search for:");
string word = ReadLine();

// Find index of the word in the sentence
int index = IndexOf(sentence, word);

// Display results based on whether the word was found or not
if (index != -1)
{
    WriteLine($"The word '{word}' starts at index: {index}");
}
else
{
    WriteLine($"The word '{word}' was not found in the sentence.");
}

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace IndexOfExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            // Get sentence input from the user
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Enter a sentence:");
            string sentence = SplashKit.ReadLine();

            // Get the word to search for
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Enter the word to search for:");
            string word = SplashKit.ReadLine();

            // Find index of the word in the sentence
            int index = SplashKit.IndexOf(sentence, word);

            // Display results based on whether the word was found or not
            if (index != -1)
            {
                SplashKit.WriteLine($"The word '{word}' starts at index: {index}");
            }
            else
            {
                SplashKit.WriteLine($"The word '{word}' was not found in the sentence.");
            }
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

# Get sentence input from the user
write_line("Enter a sentence:")
sentence = read_line()

# Get the word to search for
write_line("Enter the word to search for:")
word = read_line()

# Find index of the word in the sentence
index = index_of(sentence, word)

# Display results based on whether the word was found or not
if index != -1:
    write_line(f"The word '{word}' starts at index: {index}")
else:
    write_line(f"The word '{word}' was not found in the sentence.")

Output:

---

Is Binary

A binary string is a string that contains only ‘0’ and ‘1’ characters.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
bin_str	String	Binary string to check

Return Type: Boolean

Returns: True if the string is a valid binary string, false otherwise

Signatures:

C++

bool is_binary(const string &bin_str)

C#

public static bool SplashKit.IsBinary(string binStr);

Python

def is_binary(bin_str):

Pascal

function IsBinary(const binStr: String): Boolean

---

Is Double  {</>}

Checks if a string contains a number.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to check.

Return Type: Boolean

Returns: True if the text contains a number (and only a number).

Signatures:

C++

bool is_double(const string &text)

C#

public static bool SplashKit.IsDouble(string text);

Python

def is_double(text):

Pascal

function IsDouble(const text: String): Boolean

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

API Documentation Code Examples:

• Same Point: Point 2D Guessing Game

See Code Examples

Example 1: Double type?

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    string values[6] = {"123", "45.67", "-50", "abc", "789", "0"};

    for (int i = 0; i < 6; i++)
    {
        // Print the value along with the result using "true" or "false"
        write(values[i] + " - ");

        // Check if string is a valid double
        if (is_double(values[i]))
            write_line("true");
        else
            write_line("false");
    }

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

string[] values = { "123", "45.67", "-50", "abc", "789", "0" };

foreach (string value in values)
{
    // Print the value along with the result using "true" or "false"
    Write(value + " - ");

    // Check if string is a valid double
    if (IsDouble(value))
        WriteLine("true");
    else
        WriteLine("false");
}

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace IsDoubleExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            string[] values = { "123", "45.67", "-50", "abc", "789", "0" };

            foreach (string value in values)
            {
                // Print the value along with the result using "true" or "false"
                SplashKit.Write(value + " - ");

                // Check if string is a valid double
                if (SplashKit.IsDouble(value))
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("true");
                else
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("false");
            }
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

values = ["123", "45.67", "-50", "abc", "789", "0"]

for value in values:
    # Print the value along with the result using "true" or "false"
    write(f"{value} - ")

    # Check if string is a valid double
    if (is_double(value)):
        write_line("true")
    else:
        write_line("false")

Output:

---

Is Hex

A hexadecimal string is a string that contains only characters from ‘0’ to ‘9’ and ‘A’ to ‘F’ (or ‘a’ to ‘f’).

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
hex_str	String	Hexadecimal string to check

Return Type: Boolean

Returns: True if the string is a valid hexadecimal string, false otherwise

Signatures:

C++

bool is_hex(const string &hex_str)

C#

public static bool SplashKit.IsHex(string hexStr);

Python

def is_hex(hex_str):

Pascal

function IsHex(const hexStr: String): Boolean

---

Is Integer  {</>}

Checks if a string contains an integer value.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to check.

Return Type: Boolean

Returns: True if the text contains a whole number (and only a whole number).

Signatures:

C++

bool is_integer(const string &text)

C#

public static bool SplashKit.IsInteger(string text);

Python

def is_integer(text):

Pascal

function IsInteger(const text: String): Boolean

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

Tutorials and Guides:

• Useful Utilities

API Documentation Code Examples:

• To Integer: Guessing Game

See Code Examples

Example 1: Input Validation of Integers

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    write_line("Welcome to the Integer Validation Checker!");

    // Get the user input as a string
    write_line("Please enter a valid integer:");
    string input = read_line();

    // Check if the input is a valid integer
    // Loop while the user input is NOT valid (aka check for the wrong answers here)
    while (!is_integer(input))
    {
        write_line("Oops! That's not a valid integer. Please try again.");
        // Allow the user to enter their input again
        write_line("Please enter a valid integer:");
        input = read_line();
    }

    // Convert input to integer
    int number = to_integer(input);
    write_line("Great! You've entered a valid integer: " + std::to_string(number));

    write_line("Thank you for using the Integer Validation Checker!");

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

WriteLine("Welcome to the Integer Validation Checker!");

// Get the user input as a string
WriteLine("Please enter a valid integer:");
string input = ReadLine();

// Check if the input is a valid integer
// Loop while the user input is NOT valid (aka check for the wrong answers here)
while (!IsInteger(input))
{
    WriteLine("Oops! That's not a valid integer. Please try again.");
    // Allow the user to enter their input again
    WriteLine("Please enter a valid integer:");
    input = ReadLine();
}

// Convert input to integer
int number = ToInteger(input);
WriteLine($"Great! You've entered a valid integer: {number}");

WriteLine("Thank you for using the Integer Validation Checker!");

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace IsIntegerExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Welcome to the Integer Validation Checker!");

            // Get the user input as a string
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Please enter a valid integer:");
            string input = SplashKit.ReadLine();

            // Check if the input is a valid integer
            // Loop while the user input is NOT valid (aka check for the wrong answers here)
            while (!SplashKit.IsInteger(input))
            {
                SplashKit.WriteLine("Oops! That's not a valid integer. Please try again.");
                // Allow the user to enter their input again
                SplashKit.WriteLine("Please enter a valid integer:");
                input = SplashKit.ReadLine();
            }

            // Convert input to integer
            int number = SplashKit.ToInteger(input);
            SplashKit.WriteLine($"Great! You've entered a valid integer: {number}");

            SplashKit.WriteLine("Thank you for using the Integer Validation Checker!");
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

write_line("Welcome to the Integer Validation Checker!")

# Get the user input as a string
write_line("Please enter a valid integer:")
input = read_line()

# Check if the input is a valid integer
# Loop while the user input is NOT valid (aka check for the wrong answers here)
while (not is_integer(input)):
    write_line("Oops! That's not a valid integer. Please try again.")
    # Allow the user to enter their input again
    write_line("Please enter a valid integer:")
    input = read_line()

# Convert input to integer
number = to_integer(input)
write_line(f"Great! You've entered a valid integer: {number}")

write_line("Thank you for using the Integer Validation Checker!")

Output:

---

Is Number  {</>}

Checks if a string contains a number.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to check.

Return Type: Boolean

Returns: True if the text contains a number (and only a number).

Signatures:

C++

bool is_number(const string &text)

C#

public static bool SplashKit.IsNumber(string text);

Python

def is_number(text):

Pascal

function IsNumber(const text: String): Boolean

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

Tutorials and Guides:

• Useful Utilities

---

Is Octal

An octal string is a string that contains only characters from ‘0’ to ‘7’.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
octal_str	String	Octal string to check

Return Type: Boolean

Returns: True if the string is a valid octal string, false otherwise

Signatures:

C++

bool is_octal(const string &octal_str)

C#

public static bool SplashKit.IsOctal(string octalStr);

Python

def is_octal(octal_str):

Pascal

function IsOctal(const octalStr: String): Boolean

---

Is Prime Number

A prime number is a number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
number	Integer	Number to check

Return Type: Boolean

Returns: True if the number is a prime number, false otherwise

Signatures:

C++

bool is_prime_number(int number)

C#

public static bool SplashKit.IsPrimeNumber(int number);

Python

def is_prime_number(number):

Pascal

function IsPrimeNumber(number: Integer): Boolean

---

Least Common Multiple

The least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
number1	Integer	First number
number2	Integer	Second number

Return Type: Integer

Returns: Least common multiple of the two numbers, or 0 if either of the numbers are 0

Signatures:

C++

int least_common_multiple(int number1, int number2)

C#

public static int SplashKit.LeastCommonMultiple(int number1, int number2);

Python

def least_common_multiple(number1, number2):

Pascal

function LeastCommonMultiple(number1: Integer; number2: Integer): Integer

---

Length Of  {</>}

Returns the length of a string in characters.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to get the length of

Return Type: Integer

Returns: The number of characters in the string.

Signatures:

C++

int length_of(const string &text)

C#

public static int SplashKit.LengthOf(string text);

Python

def length_of(text):

Pascal

function LengthOf(const text: String): Integer

Usage:  {</>}

See Code Examples

Example 1: How long is a string?

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    // Array of strings to analyse
    string texts[7] = {"SplashKit", "Hello", "12345", "A quick brown fox leaps high", "3.141592653589793", "hi", ""};

    // Loop through each string and print its length
    for (int i = 0; i < 7; i++)
    {
        string text = texts[i];
        int length = length_of(text);  // Get the length of the string
        write_line("The length of '" + text + "' is:" + std::to_string(length) + " characters.");
    }

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

// Array of strings to analyse
string[] texts = { "SplashKit", "Hello", "12345", "A quick brown fox leaps high", "3.141592653589793", "hi", "" };

// Loop through each string and print its length
foreach (string text in texts)
{
    int length = LengthOf(text);  // Get the length of the string
    WriteLine($"The length of '{text}' is: {length} characters.");
}

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace LengthOfExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            // Array of strings to analyse
            string[] texts = { "SplashKit", "Hello", "12345", "A quick brown fox leaps high", "3.141592653589793", "hi", "" };

            // Loop through each string and print its length
            foreach (string text in texts)
            {
                int length = SplashKit.LengthOf(text);  // Get the length of the string
                SplashKit.WriteLine($"The length of '{text}' is: {length} characters.");
            }
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

# Array of strings to analyse
texts = ["SplashKit", "Hello", "12345", "A quick brown fox leaps high", "3.141592653589793", "hi", ""]

# Loop through each string and print its length
for text in texts:
    length = length_of(text)  # Get the length of the string
    write_line(f"The length of '{text}' is: {length} characters.")

Output:

---

Oct To Bin

Converts the provided octal string into its binary string representation. For example, “12” will be converted to “1010”.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
octal_str	String	Octal string to convert

Return Type: String

Returns: Binary string representation of the octal string, or an empty string if the string is not a valid octal string

Signatures:

C++

string oct_to_bin(const string &octal_str)

C#

public static string SplashKit.OctToBin(string octalStr);

Python

def oct_to_bin(octal_str):

Pascal

function OctToBin(const octalStr: String): String

---

Oct To Dec

Converts the provided octal string into its decimal representation. For example, “100” will be converted to 64.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
octal_string	String	Octal string to convert

Return Type: Unsigned Integer

Signatures:

C++

unsigned int oct_to_dec(const string &octal_string)

C#

public static uint SplashKit.OctToDec(string octalString);

Python

def oct_to_dec(octal_string):

Pascal

function OctToDec(const octalString: String): Cardinal

---

Oct To Hex

Converts the provided octal string into its hexadecimal string representation. For example, “12” will be converted to “A”.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
oct_str	String	Octal string to convert

Return Type: String

Returns: Hexadecimal string representation of the octal string, or an empty string if the string is not a valid octal string

Signatures:

C++

string oct_to_hex(const string &oct_str)

C#

public static string SplashKit.OctToHex(string octStr);

Python

def oct_to_hex(oct_str):

Pascal

function OctToHex(const octStr: String): String

---

Replace All

Replace all occurrences of a substring in a string with another string.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to search
substr	String	The substring to find and replace
new_text	String	The string to replace the substring with

Return Type: String

Returns: The text with all occurrences of the substring replaced with the new text.

Signatures:

C++

string replace_all(const string &text, const string &substr, const string &new_text)

C#

public static string SplashKit.ReplaceAll(string text, string substr, string newText);

Python

def replace_all(text, substr, new_text):

Pascal

function ReplaceAll(const text: String; const substr: String; const newText: String): String

---

Split  {</>}

Split a string into an array of strings based on a delimiter.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to split
delimiter	Char	The character to split the text on

Return Type: Vector

Returns: An array of strings

Signatures:

C++

vector<string> split(const string &text, char delimiter)

C#

public static List<string> SplashKit.Split(string text, char delimiter);

Python

def split(text, delimiter):

Pascal

function Split(const text: String; delimiter: Char): ArrayOfString

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

API Documentation Code Examples:

• Same Point: Point 2D Guessing Game
• Delay: Simulating a Conversation

---

Square Root

Calculates the square root of the provided number using the Newton-Raphson method.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
number	Integer	Number to calculate the square root of

Return Type: Double

Returns: Square root of the number

Signatures:

C++

double square_root(int number)

C#

public static double SplashKit.SquareRoot(int number);

Python

def square_root(number):

Pascal

function SquareRoot(number: Integer): Double

---

To Double  {</>}

Note

This function is overloaded. The following versions exist:

• To Double (text: string)  {</>}
• To Double (value: int)

To Double  {</>}

Convert the passed in string into a double. This can fail in an error if the value is not a number, consider using Is Number to check before converting a string.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to convert.

Return Type: Double

Returns: The double value read from the text.

Signatures:

C++

double to_double(const string &text)

C#

public static double SplashKit.ToDouble(string text);

Python

def to_double(text):

Pascal

function ToDouble(const text: String): Double

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

Tutorials and Guides:

• Useful Utilities

API Documentation Code Examples:

• Same Point: Point 2D Guessing Game

See Code Examples

Example 1: Simple Interest Calculator

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    string user_input;
    double principal, rate, time, interest;

    write_line("Welcome to the Simple Interest Calculator!");

    // Get principal amount from the user (without input validation for simplicity)
    write("Please enter the principal amount (in dollars): ");
    user_input = read_line();
    principal = to_double(user_input);

    // Get the interest rate from the user
    write("Please enter the interest rate (as a percentage, e.g., 5 for 5%): ");
    user_input = read_line();
    rate = to_double(user_input);

    // Get the time period from the user
    write("Please enter the time period (in years): ");
    user_input = read_line();
    time = to_double(user_input);

    // Calculate simple interest: Interest = Principal * Rate * Time / 100
    interest = (principal * rate * time) / 100;

    // Output the result
    write_line();
    write_line("Calculating interest...");
    write_line();
    delay(1000);

    write_line("For a principal of $" + to_string(principal, 2) + " at an interest rate of " + to_string(rate, 2) + "% over " + to_string(time, 2) + " years:");
    write_line("\tThe simple interest is: $" + to_string(interest, 2));

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

string userInput;
double principal, rate, time, interest;

WriteLine("Welcome to the Simple Interest Calculator!");

// Get principal amount from the user (without input validation for simplicity)
Write("Please enter the principal amount (in dollars): ");
userInput = ReadLine();
principal = ToDouble(userInput);

// Get the interest rate from the user
Write("Please enter the interest rate (as a percentage, e.g., 5 for 5%): ");
userInput = ReadLine();
rate = ToDouble(userInput);

// Get the time period from the user
Write("Please enter the time period (in years): ");
userInput = ReadLine();
time = ToDouble(userInput);

// Calculate simple interest: Interest = Principal * Rate * Time / 100
interest = (principal * rate * time) / 100;

// Output the result
WriteLine("Calculating interest...");
Delay(1000);

WriteLine("For a principal of $" + ToString(principal, 2) + " at an interest rate of " + ToString(rate, 2) + "% over " + ToString(time, 2) + " years:");
WriteLine("\tThe simple interest is: $" + ToString(interest, 2));

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace ToDoubleExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            string userInput;
            double principal, rate, time, interest;

            SplashKit.WriteLine("Welcome to the Simple Interest Calculator!");

            // Get principal amount from the user (without input validation for simplicity)
            SplashKit.Write("Please enter the principal amount (in dollars): ");
            userInput = SplashKit.ReadLine();
            principal = SplashKit.ToDouble(userInput);

            // Get the interest rate from the user
            SplashKit.Write("Please enter the interest rate (as a percentage, e.g., 5 for 5%): ");
            userInput = SplashKit.ReadLine();
            rate = SplashKit.ToDouble(userInput);

            // Get the time period from the user
            SplashKit.Write("Please enter the time period (in years): ");
            userInput = SplashKit.ReadLine();
            time = SplashKit.ToDouble(userInput);

            // Calculate simple interest: Interest = Principal * Rate * Time / 100
            interest = (principal * rate * time) / 100;

            // Output the result
            SplashKit.WriteLine();
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Calculating interest...");
            SplashKit.WriteLine();
            SplashKit.Delay(1000);

            SplashKit.WriteLine("For a principal of $" + SplashKit.ToString(principal, 2) + " at an interest rate of " + SplashKit.ToString(rate, 2) + "% over " + SplashKit.ToString(time, 2) + " years:");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("\tThe simple interest is: $" + SplashKit.ToString(interest, 2));
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

write_line("Welcome to the Simple Interest Calculator!")

# Get principal amount from the user (without input validation for simplicity)
write("Please enter the principal amount (in dollars): ")
user_input = read_line()
principal = to_double(user_input)

# Get the interest rate from the user
write_line("Please enter the interest rate (as a percentage, e.g., 5 for 5%):")
rate_input = read_line()
rate = to_double(rate_input)

# Get the time period from the user
write_line("Please enter the time period (in years):")
time_input = read_line()
time = to_double(time_input)

# Calculate simple interest: Interest = Principal * Rate * Time / 100
interest = (principal * rate * time) / 100

# Output the result
write_line()
write_line("Calculating interest...")
write_line()
delay(1000)

write_line("For a principal of $" + to_string_from_double_with_precision(principal, 2) + " at an interest rate of " + to_string_from_double_with_precision(rate, 2) + "% over " + to_string_from_double_with_precision(time, 2) + " years:")
write_line("The simple interest is: $" + to_string_from_double_with_precision(interest, 2))

Output:

---

To Double

Convert the passed in integer value into a double (decimal value).

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
value	Integer	The integer value to convert.

Return Type: Double

Returns: The double value.

Signatures:

C++

double to_double(int value)

C#

public static double SplashKit.ToDouble(int value);

Python

def to_double_from_int(value):

Pascal

function ToDouble(value: Integer): Double

---

To Integer  {</>}

Convert the passed in string into an integer. This can fail in an error if the value is not an integer, consider using Is Integer to check before converting a string.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to convert.

Return Type: Integer

Returns: The integer value read from the text.

Signatures:

C++

int to_integer(const string &text)

C#

public static int SplashKit.ToInteger(string text);

Python

def to_integer(text):

Pascal

function ToInteger(const text: String): Integer

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

Tutorials and Guides:

• Useful Utilities

API Documentation Code Examples:

• Dec To Hex: Simple Decimal to Hexadecimal Converter
• Is Integer: Input Validation of Integers

See Code Examples

Example 1: Guessing Game

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    write_line("Welcome to the Number Guessing Game!");
    write_line("I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 100...");

    string input; // User input
    int secret_number = 42; // Set a secret number
    int guess = -1;  // Initialise with an invalid guess

    while (guess != secret_number)
    {
        // Ask the user for their guess
        write_line("Please enter your guess:");
        input = read_line();

        // Validate if the input is a valid integer
        if (is_integer(input))
        {
            // Convert input string to integer
            guess = to_integer(input);

            // Check if the guess is correct
            if (guess > secret_number)
            {
                write_line("Too high! Try again.");
            }
            else if (guess < secret_number)
            {
                write_line("Too low! Try again.");
            }
        }
        else
        {
            write_line("That's not a valid integer! Please enter a number.");
        }
    }

    write_line("Congratulations! You've guessed the correct number: " + std::to_string(guess));

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

WriteLine("Welcome to the Number Guessing Game!");
WriteLine("I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 100...");

string input; // User input
int secretNumber = 42; // Set a secret number
int guess = -1;  // Initialise with an invalid guess

while (guess != secretNumber)
{
    // Ask the user for their guess
    WriteLine("Please enter your guess:");
    input = ReadLine();

    // Validate if the input is a valid integer
    if (IsInteger(input))
    {
        // Convert input string to integer
        guess = ToInteger(input);

        // Check if the guess is correct
        if (guess > secretNumber)
        {
            WriteLine("Too high! Try again.");
        }
        else if (guess < secretNumber)
        {
            WriteLine("Too low! Try again.");
        }
    }
    else
    {
        WriteLine("That's not a valid integer! Please enter a number.");
    }
}

WriteLine($"Congratulations! You've guessed the correct number: {guess}");

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace ToIntegerExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Welcome to the Number Guessing Game!");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 100...");

            string input; // User input
            int secretNumber = 42; // Set a secret number
            int guess = -1;  // Initialise with an invalid guess

            while (guess != secretNumber)
            {
                // Ask the user for their guess
                SplashKit.WriteLine("Please enter your guess:");
                input = SplashKit.ReadLine();

                // Validate if the input is a valid integer
                if (SplashKit.IsInteger(input))
                {
                    // Convert input string to integer
                    guess = SplashKit.ToInteger(input);

                    // Check if the guess is correct
                    if (guess > secretNumber)
                    {
                        SplashKit.WriteLine("Too high! Try again.");
                    }
                    else if (guess < secretNumber)
                    {
                        SplashKit.WriteLine("Too low! Try again.");
                    }
                }
                else
                {
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("That's not a valid integer! Please enter a number.");
                }
            }

            SplashKit.WriteLine($"Congratulations! You've guessed the correct number: {guess}");
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

write_line("Welcome to the Number Guessing Game!")
write_line("I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 100...")

input = ""; # User input
secret_number = 42; # Set a secret number
guess = -1;  # Initialise with an invalid guess

while guess != secret_number:
    # Ask the user for their guess
    write_line("Please enter your guess:")
    input_value = read_line()

    # Validate if the input is a valid integer
    if is_integer(input_value):
        # Convert input string to integer
        guess = to_integer(input_value)

        # Check if the guess is correct
        if guess > secret_number:
            write_line("Too high! Try again.")
        elif guess < secret_number:
            write_line("Too low! Try again.")
    else:
        write_line("That's not a valid integer! Please enter a number.")

write_line(f"Congratulations! You've guessed the correct number: {guess}")

Output:

---

To Lowercase  {</>}

Return a lowercase version of the passed in string.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to convert.

Return Type: String

Returns: A lower case version of the passed in text.

Signatures:

C++

string to_lowercase(const string &text)

C#

public static string SplashKit.ToLowercase(string text);

Python

def to_lowercase(text):

Pascal

function ToLowercase(const text: String): String

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

Tutorials and Guides:

• Useful Utilities

API Documentation Code Examples:

• To Uppercase: Case-insensitive string comparison

See Code Examples

Example 1: Convert text to lowercase

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    write_line("Type a phrase in ALL CAPS (SHOUT IT!):");
    string input = read_line();

    // Convert input to lowercase
    string quieted = to_lowercase(input);

    write_line("Calm down... here it is in lowercase: " + quieted);

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

WriteLine("Type a phrase in ALL CAPS (SHOUT IT!):");
string input = ReadLine();

// Convert input to lowercase
string quieted = ToLowercase(input);

WriteLine("Calm down... here it is in lowercase: " + quieted);

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace ToLowercaseExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Type a phrase in ALL CAPS (SHOUT IT!):");
            string input = SplashKit.ReadLine();

            // Convert input to lowercase
            string quieted = SplashKit.ToLowercase(input);

            SplashKit.WriteLine("Calm down... here it is in lowercase: " + quieted);
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

write_line("Type a phrase in ALL CAPS (SHOUT IT!):")
input_text = read_line()

# Convert input to lowercase
quieted = to_lowercase(input_text)

write_line(f"Calm down... here it is in lowercase: {quieted}")

Output:

---

To String  {</>}

Note

This function is overloaded. The following versions exist:

• To String (value: double, precision: int)  {</>}
• To String (value: double)
• To String (value: int)

To String  {</>}

Convert the passed in double to a string, restricting the output the a given number of decimal places. For example if value is 3.14159265359 and precision is 2 then the output will be “3.14”.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
value	Double	the value to convert to a string.
precision	Integer	the number of decimal places to output.

Return Type: String

Returns: string containing the double value.

Signatures:

C++

string to_string(double value, int precision)

C#

public static string SplashKit.ToString(double value, int precision);

Python

def to_string_from_double_with_precision(value, precision):

Pascal

function ToString(value: Double; precision: Integer): String

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

API Documentation Code Examples:

• To Double: Simple Interest Calculator

---

To String

Convert the passed in double to a string.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
value	Double	the value to convert to a string.

Return Type: String

Returns: string containing the double value.

Signatures:

C++

string to_string(double value)

C#

public static string SplashKit.ToString(double value);

Python

def to_string_from_double(value):

Pascal

function ToString(value: Double): String

---

To String

Convert the passed in integer to a string.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
value	Integer	the value to convert to a string.

Return Type: String

Returns: string containing the integer value.

Signatures:

C++

string to_string(int value)

C#

public static string SplashKit.ToString(int value);

Python

def to_string_from_int(value):

Pascal

function ToString(value: Integer): String

---

To Uppercase  {</>}

Return a UPPERCASE version of the passed in string.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The text to convert.

Return Type: String

Returns: An upper case version of the passed in text.

Signatures:

C++

string to_uppercase(const string &text)

C#

public static string SplashKit.ToUppercase(string text);

Python

def to_uppercase(text):

Pascal

function ToUppercase(const text: String): String

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

Tutorials and Guides:

• Useful Utilities

See Code Examples

Example 1: Case-insensitive string comparison

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    write("What is your favourite colour: ");
    string input = read_line();

    // Convert input to uppercase for comparison
    if (to_uppercase(input) == "PURPLE")
    {
        write_line("WOO HOO Purple club!");
    }
    else
    {
        write_line("Great colour!");
    }
    write_line("---");

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

Write("What is your favourite colour: ");
string input = ReadLine();

// Convert input to uppercase for comparison
if (ToUppercase(input) == "PURPLE")
{
    WriteLine("WOO HOO Purple club!");
}
else
{
    WriteLine("Great colour!");
}
WriteLine("---");

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace ToUppercaseExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            SplashKit.Write("What is your favourite colour: ");
            string input = SplashKit.ReadLine();

            // Convert input to uppercase for comparison
            if (SplashKit.ToUppercase(input) == "PURPLE")
            {
                SplashKit.WriteLine("WOO HOO Purple club!");
            }
            else
            {
                SplashKit.WriteLine("Great colour!");
            }
            SplashKit.WriteLine("---");
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

write("What is your favourite colour: ")
input = read_line()

# Convert input to uppercase for comparison
if (to_uppercase(input) == "PURPLE"):
    write_line("WOO HOO Purple club!")
else:
    write_line("Great colour!")
write_line("---")

Output:

Example 2: Swap between upper and lower case in a string

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    string text = "Monkeys love bananas, but penguins prefer ice cream sundaes.";
    string word = "";
    string result = "";
    bool to_upper = true;

    // Loop through each character in the string
    for (int i = 0; i <= length_of(text); i++)
    {
        if (i == length_of(text) || text[i] == ' ')
        {
            // Process the word (alternate between uppercase and lowercase)
            if (to_upper)
            {
                result += to_uppercase(word);
            }
            else
            {
                result += to_lowercase(word);
            }

            if (i != length_of(text))
            {
                result += " "; // Add space after word if not at end of string
            }

            word = ""; // Reset word
            to_upper = !to_upper; // Alternate case for next word
        }
        else
        {
            word += text[i]; // Add character to current word
        }
    }

    write_line("Original text: " + text);
    write_line("Modified text: " + result);

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

string text = "Monkeys love bananas, but penguins prefer ice cream sundaes.";
string word = "";
string result = "";
bool toUpper = true;

// Loop through each character in the string
for (int i = 0; i <= LengthOf(text); i++)
{
    if (i == LengthOf(text) || text[i] == ' ')
    {
        // Process the word (alternate between uppercase and lowercase)
        if (toUpper)
        {
            result += ToUppercase(word);
        }
        else
        {
            result += ToLowercase(word);
        }

        if (i != LengthOf(text))
        {
            result += " "; // Add space after word if not at end of string
        }

        word = ""; // Reset word
        toUpper = !toUpper; // Alternate case for next word
    }
    else
    {
        word += text[i]; // Add character to current word
    }
}

WriteLine("Original text: " + text);
WriteLine("Modified text: " + result);

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace ConvertToAlternateCase
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            string text = "Monkeys love bananas, but penguins prefer ice cream sundaes.";
            string word = "";
            string result = "";
            bool toUpper = true;

            // Loop through each character in the string
            for (int i = 0; i <= SplashKit.LengthOf(text); i++)
            {
                if (i == SplashKit.LengthOf(text) || text[i] == ' ')
                {
                    // Process the word (alternate between uppercase and lowercase)
                    if (toUpper)
                    {
                        result += SplashKit.ToUppercase(word);
                    }
                    else
                    {
                        result += SplashKit.ToLowercase(word);
                    }

                    if (i != SplashKit.LengthOf(text))
                    {
                        result += " "; // Add space after word if not at end of string
                    }

                    word = ""; // Reset word
                    toUpper = !toUpper; // Alternate case for next word
                }
                else
                {
                    word += text[i]; // Add character to current word
                }
            }

            SplashKit.WriteLine("Original text: " + text);
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Modified text: " + result);
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

text = "Monkeys love bananas, but penguins prefer ice cream sundaes."
word = ""
result = ""
to_upper = True

# Loop through each character in the string
for i in range(len(text) + 1):
    if i == len(text) or text[i] == ' ':
        # Process the word (alternate between uppercase and lowercase)
        if to_upper:
            result += to_uppercase(word)
        else:
            result += to_lowercase(word)

        if i != len(text):
            result += " "  # Add space after word if not at end of string

        word = ""  # Reset word
        to_upper = not to_upper  # Alternate case for next word
    else:
        word += text[i]  # Add character to current word

write_line("Original text: " + text)
write_line("Modified text: " + result)

Output:

---

Trim  {</>}

Return a new string that removes the spaces from the start and end of the input string.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
text	String	The string to trim.

Return Type: String

Returns: A new string with the contents of text, after removing spaces from the start and end.

Signatures:

C++

string trim(const string &text)

C#

public static string SplashKit.Trim(string text);

Python

def trim(text):

Pascal

function Trim(const text: String): String

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

Tutorials and Guides:

• Useful Utilities

See Code Examples

Example 1: Remove whitespace from a string

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    string text = "   Whitespace is sneaky!   ";

    write_line("Original string with sneaky spaces: '" + text + "'");
    write_line("Let's get rid of those pesky spaces...");

    // Trim spaces from the start and end
    string trimmed = trim(text);

    write_line("Trimmed string: '" + trimmed + "'");
    write_line("Aha! Much better without those sneaky spaces!");

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

string text = "   Whitespace is sneaky!   ";

WriteLine("Original string with sneaky spaces: '" + text + "'");
WriteLine("Let's get rid of those pesky spaces...");

// Trim spaces from the start and end
string trimmed = Trim(text);

WriteLine("Trimmed string: '" + trimmed + "'");
WriteLine("Aha! Much better without those sneaky spaces!");

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace TrimExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            string text = "   Whitespace is sneaky!   ";

            SplashKit.WriteLine("Original string with sneaky spaces: '" + text + "'");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Let's get rid of those pesky spaces...");

            // Trim spaces from the start and end
            string trimmed = SplashKit.Trim(text);

            SplashKit.WriteLine("Trimmed string: '" + trimmed + "'");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Aha! Much better without those sneaky spaces!");
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

text = "   Whitespace is sneaky!   "

write_line(f"Original string with sneaky spaces: '{text}'")
write_line("Let's get rid of those pesky spaces...")

# Trim spaces from the start and end
trimmed = trim(text)

write_line(f"Trimmed string: '{trimmed}'")
write_line("Aha! Much better without those sneaky spaces!")

Output:

---

Rnd  {</>}

Note

This function is overloaded. The following versions exist:

• Rnd (min: int, max: int)  {</>}
• Rnd ()  {</>}
• Rnd (ubound: int)  {</>}

Rnd  {</>}

Generates a random number between ‘min’ and max, including ‘min’ and ‘max’.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
min	Integer	the Integer representing of minimum bound.
max	Integer	the Integer representing of maximum bound.

Return Type: Integer

Returns: Returns an Integer between and including min and max

Signatures:

C++

int rnd(int min, int max)

C#

public static int SplashKit.Rnd(int min, int max);

Python

def rnd_range(min, max):

Pascal

function Rnd(min: Integer; max: Integer): Integer

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

API Documentation Code Examples:

• Draw Circle On Bitmap: Creating a Red Planet
• Draw Triangle: Triangle Coordinates

See Code Examples

Example 1: Random Number Generator With Range

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    write_line("Let's make this more interesting!");

    int min_value = 1;
    int max_value = 0;

    // Loop until a valid range is provided
    while (min_value >= max_value)
    {
        // Get user input for the range
        write_line("Please enter the minimum number:");
        min_value = to_integer(read_line());

        write_line("Please enter the maximum number:");
        max_value = to_integer(read_line());

        // Check if min is smaller than max
        if (min_value >= max_value)
        {
            write_line("Oops! The minimum value should be less than the maximum value. Let's re-enter both values.");
        }
    }

    write_line("Get ready to generate a random number between " + std::to_string(min_value) + " and " + std::to_string(max_value) + "...");
    write_line("Drum roll please...");

    // Generate a random number in the specified range
    int random_number = rnd(min_value, max_value);

    write_line("Your lucky number is: " + std::to_string(random_number) + "!");
    write_line("How does it feel? Want to try again?");

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

WriteLine("Let's make this more interesting!");

int minValue = 1;
int maxValue = 0;

// Loop until a valid range is provided
while (minValue >= maxValue)
{
    // Get user input for the range
    WriteLine("Please enter the minimum number:");
    minValue = Convert.ToInt32(ReadLine());

    WriteLine("Please enter the maximum number:");
    maxValue = Convert.ToInt32(ReadLine());

    // Check if min is smaller than max
    if (minValue >= maxValue)
    {
        WriteLine("Oops! The minimum value should be less than the maximum value. Let's re-enter both values.");
    }
}

WriteLine($"Get ready to generate a random number between {minValue} and {maxValue}...");
WriteLine("Drum roll please...");

// Generate a random number in the specified range
int randomNumber = Rnd(minValue, maxValue);

WriteLine($"Your lucky number is: {randomNumber}!");
WriteLine("How does it feel? Want to try again?");

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace RndExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Let's make this more interesting!");

            int minValue = 1;
            int maxValue = 0;

            // Loop until a valid range is provided
            while (minValue >= maxValue)
            {
                // Get user input for the range
                SplashKit.WriteLine("Please enter the minimum number:");
                minValue = Convert.ToInt32(SplashKit.ReadLine());

                SplashKit.WriteLine("Please enter the maximum number:");
                maxValue = Convert.ToInt32(SplashKit.ReadLine());

                // Check if min is smaller than max
                if (minValue >= maxValue)
                {
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("Oops! The minimum value should be less than the maximum value. Let's re-enter both values.");
                }
            }

            SplashKit.WriteLine($"Get ready to generate a random number between {minValue} and {maxValue}...");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Drum roll please...");

            // Generate a random number in the specified range
            int randomNumber = SplashKit.Rnd(minValue, maxValue);

            SplashKit.WriteLine($"Your lucky number is: {randomNumber}!");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("How does it feel? Want to try again?");
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

write_line("Let's make this more interesting!")

min_value = 1
max_value = 0

# Loop until a valid range is provided
while (min_value >= max_value):
    # Get user input for the range
    write_line("Please enter the minimum number:")
    min_value = int(read_line())

    write_line("Please enter the maximum number:")
    max_value = int(read_line())

    # Validate if min is smaller than max
    if min_value < max_value:
        break
    else:
        write_line("Oops! The minimum value should be less than the maximum value. Let's re-enter both values.")

write_line(f"Get ready to generate a random number between {min_value} and {max_value}...")
write_line("Drum roll please...")

# Generate a random number in the specified range
random_number = rnd_range(min_value, max_value)

write_line(f"Your lucky number is: {random_number}!")
write_line("How does it feel? Want to try again?")

Output:

---

Rnd  {</>}

Generates a random number between 0 and 1

Return Type: Float

Returns: Returns a Float between 0 and 1

Signatures:

C++

float rnd()

C#

public static float SplashKit.Rnd();

Python

def rnd():

Pascal

function Rnd(): Single

Usage:  {</>}

See Code Examples

Example 1: Coin Flip

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    write_line("");
    write_line("Let's simulate a Coin Flip!");
    write_line("");
    write_line("Flipping coin ...");
    delay(1500);
    write_line("");

    float random = 0.5F;

    // Add extra "randomness"
    for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++)
    {
        random = rnd();
    }

    // 50% chance of heads or tails
    if (random < 0.5)
    {
        write_line("Heads!");
    }
    else
    {
        write_line("Tails!");
    }
    write_line("");

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

WriteLine("");
WriteLine("Let's simulate a Coin Flip!");
WriteLine("");
WriteLine("Flipping coin ...");
Delay(1500);
WriteLine("");

float random = 0.5F;

// Add extra "randomness"
for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++)
{
    random = Rnd();
}

// 50% chance of heads or tails
if (random < 0.5)
{
    WriteLine("Heads!");
}
else
{
    WriteLine("Tails!");
}
WriteLine("");

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace RndExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Let's simulate a Coin Flip!");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Flipping coin ...");
            SplashKit.Delay(1500);
            SplashKit.WriteLine("");

            float random = 0.5F;

            // Add extra "randomness"
            for (int i = 0; i < 100; i++)
            {
                random = SplashKit.Rnd();
            }

            // 50% chance of heads or tails
            if (random < 0.5)
            {
                SplashKit.WriteLine("Heads!");
            }
            else
            {
                SplashKit.WriteLine("Tails!");
            }
            SplashKit.WriteLine("");
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

write_line("")
write_line("Let's simulate a Coin Flip!")
write_line("")
write_line("Flipping coin ...")
delay(1500)
write_line("")

random = 0.5

# Add extra "randomness"
for _ in range(100):
    random = rnd()

# 50% chance of heads or tails
if (random < 0.5):
    write_line("Heads!")
else:
    write_line("Tails!")
write_line("")

Output:

Example 2: Magic 8-Ball

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    // Write a terminal welcome message and instructions
    write_line("Welcome to the Magic 8-Ball!");
    write_line("Ask a question, and let the universe decide your fate...");
    write_line("Choose a question by typing the number:");
    write_line("1. Will I have a good week?");
    write_line("2. Is it my lucky day?");
    write_line("3. Should I take that risk?");
    write_line("4. Will I find what I'm looking for?");

    write_line("Your choice (1-4): ");
    int choice = to_integer(read_line());

    write_line("\nShaking the Magic 8-Ball...");
    delay(2000); // Add suspense

    // Generate a random float and determine the response
    float random_value = rnd();
    write_line("The universe whispers...");

    if (random_value < 0.5)
    {
        // Less than 0.5 responses
        switch (choice)
        {
        case 1:
            write_line("\"Not likely, but keep your head up.\"");
            break;
        case 2:
            write_line("\"The odds aren't in your favor, but miracles happen.\"");
            break;
        case 3:
            write_line("\"It's better to wait and see.\"");
            break;
        case 4:
            write_line("\"Keep searching. It's not your time yet.\"");
            break;
        default:
            write_line("\"Hmm... the universe is confused by your question.\"");
            break;
        }
    }
    else
    {
        // Greater than or equal to 0.5 responses
        switch (choice)
        {
        case 1:
            write_line("\"Yes! This week is yours to conquer.\"");
            break;
        case 2:
            write_line("\"Absolutely, luck is on your side!\"");
            break;
        case 3:
            write_line("\"Go for it! Fortune favors the bold.\"");
            break;
        case 4:
            write_line("\"Yes, you'll find it sooner than you think.\"");
            break;
        default:
            write_line("\"Hmm... the universe is confused by your question.\"");
            break;
        }
    }

    write_line("\nThe Magic 8-Ball has spoken. Have a great day!");
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

// Write a terminal welcome message and instructions
WriteLine("Welcome to the Magic 8-Ball!");
WriteLine("Ask a question, and let the universe decide your fate...");
WriteLine("Choose a question by typing the number:");
WriteLine("1. Will I have a good week?");
WriteLine("2. Is it my lucky day?");
WriteLine("3. Should I take that risk?");
WriteLine("4. Will I find what I'm looking for?");

WriteLine("Your choice (1-4): ");
int choice = ToInteger(ReadLine());

WriteLine("\nShaking the Magic 8-Ball...");
Delay(2000); // Add suspense

// Generate a random float and determine the response
float randomValue = Rnd();
WriteLine("The universe whispers...");

if (randomValue < 0.5)
{
    // Less than 0.5 responses
    switch (choice)
    {
    case 1:
        WriteLine("\"Not likely, but keep your head up.\"");
        break;
    case 2:
        WriteLine("\"The odds aren't in your favor, but miracles happen.\"");
        break;
    case 3:
        WriteLine("\"It's better to wait and see.\"");
        break;
    case 4:
        WriteLine("\"Keep searching. It's not your time yet.\"");
        break;
    default:
        WriteLine("\"Hmm... the universe is confused by your question.\"");
        break;
    }
}
else
{
    // Greater than or equal to 0.5 responses
    switch (choice)
    {
    case 1:
        WriteLine("\"Yes! This week is yours to conquer.\"");
        break;
    case 2:
        WriteLine("\"Absolutely, luck is on your side!\"");
        break;
    case 3:
        WriteLine("\"Go for it! Fortune favors the bold.\"");
        break;
    case 4:
        WriteLine("\"Yes, you'll find it sooner than you think.\"");
        break;
    default:
        WriteLine("\"Hmm... the universe is confused by your question.\"");
        break;
    }
}

WriteLine("\nThe Magic 8-Ball has spoken. Have a great day!");

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace RndExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            // Write a terminal welcome message and instructions
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Welcome to the Magic 8-Ball!");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Ask a question, and let the universe decide your fate...");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Choose a question by typing the number:");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("1. Will I have a good week?");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("2. Is it my lucky day?");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("3. Should I take that risk?");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("4. Will I find what I'm looking for?");

            SplashKit.WriteLine("Your choice (1-4): ");
            int choice = SplashKit.ToInteger(SplashKit.ReadLine());

            SplashKit.WriteLine("\nShaking the Magic 8-Ball...");
            SplashKit.Delay(2000); // Add suspense

            // Generate a random float and determine the response
            float randomValue = SplashKit.Rnd();
            SplashKit.WriteLine("The universe whispers...");

            if (randomValue < 0.5)
            {
                // Less than 0.5 responses
                switch (choice)
                {
                case 1:
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("\"Not likely, but keep your head up.\"");
                    break;
                case 2:
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("\"The odds aren't in your favor, but miracles happen.\"");
                    break;
                case 3:
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("\"It's better to wait and see.\"");
                    break;
                case 4:
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("\"Keep searching. It's not your time yet.\"");
                    break;
                default:
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("\"Hmm... the universe is confused by your question.\"");
                    break;
                }
            }
            else
            {
                // Greater than or equal to 0.5 responses
                switch (choice)
                {
                case 1:
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("\"Yes! This week is yours to conquer.\"");
                    break;
                case 2:
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("\"Absolutely, luck is on your side!\"");
                    break;
                case 3:
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("\"Go for it! Fortune favors the bold.\"");
                    break;
                case 4:
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("\"Yes, you'll find it sooner than you think.\"");
                    break;
                default:
                    SplashKit.WriteLine("\"Hmm... the universe is confused by your question.\"");
                    break;
                }
            }

            SplashKit.WriteLine("\nThe Magic 8-Ball has spoken. Have a great day!");
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

# Write a terminal welcome message and instructions
write_line("Welcome to the Magic 8-Ball!")
write_line("Ask a question, and let the universe decide your fate...")
write_line("Choose a question by typing the number:")
write_line("1. Will I have a good week?")
write_line("2. Is it my lucky day?")
write_line("3. Should I take that risk?")
write_line("4. Will I find what I'm looking for?")

write_line("Your choice (1-4): ")
choice = int(read_line())

write_line("\nShaking the Magic 8-Ball...")
delay(2000)  # Add suspense

# Generate a random float and determine the response
random_value = rnd()
write_line("The universe whispers...")

if random_value < 0.5:
    # Less than 0.5 responses
    if choice == 1:
        write_line("\"Not likely, but keep your head up.\"")
    elif choice == 2:
        write_line("\"The odds aren't in your favor, but miracles happen.\"")
    elif choice == 3:
        write_line("\"It's better to wait and see.\"")
    elif choice == 4:
        write_line("\"Keep searching. It's not your time yet.\"")
    else:
        write_line("\"Hmm... the universe is confused by your question.\"")
else:
    # Greater than or equal to 0.5 responses
    if choice == 1:
        write_line("\"Yes! This week is yours to conquer.\"")
    elif choice == 2:
        write_line("\"Absolutely, luck is on your side!\"")
    elif choice == 3:
        write_line("\"Go for it! Fortune favors the bold.\"")
    elif choice == 4:
        write_line("\"Yes, you'll find it sooner than you think.\"")
    else:
        write_line("\"Hmm... the universe is confused by your question.\"")

write_line("\nThe Magic 8-Ball has spoken. Have a great day!")

Output:

---

Rnd  {</>}

Generates a random number between 0 and ubound.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
ubound	Integer	the Integer representing the upper bound.

Return Type: Integer

Returns: Returns an Integer between 0 and ubound

Signatures:

C++

int rnd(int ubound)

C#

public static int SplashKit.Rnd(int ubound);

Python

def rnd_int(ubound):

Pascal

function Rnd(ubound: Integer): Integer

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

API Documentation Code Examples:

• Circle X: X-coordinate in middle of Circle
• Circle Y: Using the Circle Y-coordinate
• Draw Circle On Window: Bubbles

See Code Examples

Example 1: Random Number Generator

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    write_line("Get ready to generate a random number up to 1000...");
    write_line("Drum roll please...");
    delay(2000); // Delay for 2 seconds

    // Generate a random number up to the ubound
    int random_number = rnd(1000);

    write_line("Your lucky number is: " + std::to_string(random_number) + "!!");
    write_line("Feeling lucky? Maybe it's time to play the lottery!");

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

WriteLine("Get ready to generate a random number up to 1000...");
WriteLine("Drum roll please...");
Delay(2000); // Delay for 2 seconds

// Generate a random number up to the ubound
int randomNumber = Rnd(1000);

WriteLine($"Your lucky number is: {randomNumber}!!");
WriteLine("Feeling lucky? Maybe it's time to play the lottery!");

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace RndExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Get ready to generate a random number up to 1000...");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Drum roll please...");
            SplashKit.Delay(2000); // Delay for 2 seconds

            // Generate a random number up to the ubound
            int randomNumber = SplashKit.Rnd(1000);

            SplashKit.WriteLine($"Your lucky number is: {randomNumber}!!");
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Feeling lucky? Maybe it's time to play the lottery!");
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

write_line("Get ready to generate a random number up to 1000...")
write_line("Drum roll please...")
delay(2000) # Delay for 2 seconds

# Generate a random number up to the ubound
random_number = rnd_int(1000)

write_line(f"Your lucky number is: {random_number}")
write_line("Feeling lucky? Maybe it's time to play the lottery!")

Output:

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Current Ticks  {</>}

Gets the number of milliseconds that have passed since the program was started.

Return Type: Unsigned Integer

Signatures:

C++

unsigned int current_ticks()

C#

public static uint SplashKit.CurrentTicks();

Python

def current_ticks():

Pascal

function CurrentTicks(): Cardinal

Usage:  {</>}

See Code Examples

Example 1: How many ticks?

Note: The ‘tick’ numbers may vary slightly on different machines.

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

int main()
{
    // Get the ticks before delay
    unsigned int ticks_before = current_ticks();
    write_line("Starting tick capture...");
    write_line("Ticks before any delay: " + std::to_string(ticks_before));

    // Delay for 1 second (1000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
    delay(1000);
    unsigned int ticks_after_1s = current_ticks();
    write_line("Ticks after 1 second: " + std::to_string(ticks_after_1s));

    // Delay for 2 more seconds (2000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
    delay(2000);
    unsigned int ticks_after_2s = current_ticks();
    write_line("Ticks after 2 more seconds (3 seconds total): " + std::to_string(ticks_after_2s));

    // Delay for 4 more seconds (4000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
    delay(4000);
    unsigned int ticks_after_4s = current_ticks();
    write_line("Ticks after 4 more seconds (7 seconds total): " + std::to_string(ticks_after_4s));

    // Show the difference in ticks at each capture point
    unsigned int diff_1s = ticks_after_1s - ticks_before;
    unsigned int diff_2s = ticks_after_2s - ticks_after_1s;
    unsigned int diff_4s = ticks_after_4s - ticks_after_2s;

    write_line("Ticks passed in the first second: " + std::to_string(diff_1s));
    write_line("Ticks passed in the next 2 seconds: " + std::to_string(diff_2s));
    write_line("Ticks passed in the final 4 seconds: " + std::to_string(diff_4s));

    return 0;
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

WriteLine("Starting tick capture...");

// Get the ticks before delay
uint ticksBefore = CurrentTicks();
WriteLine("Ticks before any delay: " + ticksBefore);

// Delay for 1 second (1000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
Delay(1000);
uint ticksAfter1s = CurrentTicks();
WriteLine("Ticks after 1 second: " + ticksAfter1s);

// Delay for 2 more seconds (2000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
Delay(2000);
uint ticksAfter2s = CurrentTicks();
WriteLine("Ticks after 2 more seconds (3 seconds total): " + ticksAfter2s);

// Delay for 4 more seconds (4000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
Delay(4000);
uint ticksAfter4s = CurrentTicks();
WriteLine("Ticks after 4 more seconds (7 seconds total): " + ticksAfter4s);

// Show the difference in ticks at each capture point
uint diff1s = ticksAfter1s - ticksBefore;
uint diff2s = ticksAfter2s - ticksAfter1s;
uint diff4s = ticksAfter4s - ticksAfter2s;

WriteLine("Ticks passed in the first second: " + diff1s);
WriteLine("Ticks passed in the next 2 seconds: " + diff2s);
WriteLine("Ticks passed in the final 4 seconds: " + diff4s);

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace CurrentTicksExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        public static void Main()
        {
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Starting tick capture...");

            // Get the ticks before delay
            uint ticksBefore = SplashKit.CurrentTicks();
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Ticks before any delay: " + ticksBefore);

            // Delay for 1 second (1000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
            SplashKit.Delay(1000);
            uint ticksAfter1s = SplashKit.CurrentTicks();
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Ticks after 1 second: " + ticksAfter1s);

            // Delay for 2 more seconds (2000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
            SplashKit.Delay(2000);
            uint ticksAfter2s = SplashKit.CurrentTicks();
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Ticks after 2 more seconds (3 seconds total): " + ticksAfter2s);

            // Delay for 4 more seconds (4000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
            SplashKit.Delay(4000);
            uint ticksAfter4s = SplashKit.CurrentTicks();
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Ticks after 4 more seconds (7 seconds total): " + ticksAfter4s);

            // Show the difference in ticks at each capture point
            uint diff1s = ticksAfter1s - ticksBefore;
            uint diff2s = ticksAfter2s - ticksAfter1s;
            uint diff4s = ticksAfter4s - ticksAfter2s;

            SplashKit.WriteLine("Ticks passed in the first second: " + diff1s);
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Ticks passed in the next 2 seconds: " + diff2s);
            SplashKit.WriteLine("Ticks passed in the final 4 seconds: " + diff4s);
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

write_line("Starting tick capture...")

# Get the ticks before delay
ticks_before = current_ticks()
write_line(f"Ticks before any delay: {ticks_before}")

# Delay for 1 second (1000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
delay(1000)
ticks_after_1s = current_ticks()
write_line(f"Ticks after 1 second: {ticks_after_1s}")

# Delay for 2 more seconds (2000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
delay(2000)
ticks_after_2s = current_ticks()
write_line(f"Ticks after 2 more seconds (3 seconds total): {ticks_after_2s}")

# Delay for 4 more seconds (4000 milliseconds) and capture ticks
delay(4000)
ticks_after_4s = current_ticks()
write_line(f"Ticks after 4 more seconds (7 seconds total): {ticks_after_4s}")

# Show the difference in ticks at each capture point
diff_1s = ticks_after_1s - ticks_before
diff_2s = ticks_after_2s - ticks_after_1s
diff_4s = ticks_after_4s - ticks_after_2s

write_line(f"Ticks passed in the first second: {diff_1s}")
write_line(f"Ticks passed in the next 2 seconds: {diff_2s}")
write_line(f"Ticks passed in the final 4 seconds: {diff_4s}")

Output:

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Delay  {</>}

Puts the program to sleep for a specified number of milliseconds. If this is larger than 1 second, SplashKit will check to see if the user tries to quit during the delay. If the user does quit, the delay function returns without waiting.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
milliseconds	Integer	The number of milliseconds to wait

Signatures:

C++

void delay(int milliseconds)

C#

public static void SplashKit.Delay(int milliseconds);

Python

def delay(milliseconds):

Pascal

procedure Delay(milliseconds: Integer)

Usage:  {</>}

See Implementations

Tutorials and Guides:

• Drawing using Procedures
• Get Started with SplashKit GPIO
• Using PWM to control LED brightness

API Documentation Code Examples:

• Play Music: Music Playback
• String To Color: Color from Hex Code
• Circle X: X-coordinate in middle of Circle
• Circle Y: Using the Circle Y-coordinate

See Code Examples

Example 1: Simulating a Conversation

C++

#include "splashkit.h"

// Write a string to the console with a delay between each character
void write_with_delay(const string &text, int delay_time)
{
    string word;
    for (char c : text)
    {
        if (c == ' ')
        {
            write(word + " ");
            word = "";
            delay(delay_time);
        }
        else
        {
            word += c;
        }
    }
    write(word);  // Output the last word if there’s no trailing space
}

int main()
{
    write_with_delay("Hello there stranger!\n", 200);
    delay(600);

    write_with_delay("Oh, Hi! I didn't see you there.\n", 200);
    delay(800);

    write_with_delay("Wait, did you just whisper that? ", 200);
    delay(800);

    write_with_delay("Come on, let's try that again... \n", 200);
    delay(1100);

    write_with_delay("HELLO THERE!\n", 200);
    delay(600);

    write_with_delay("Okay, okay... I felt that!", 200);
    delay(900);

    write_with_delay(" But can you go even LOUDER?\n", 200);
    delay(1100);

    write_with_delay("HELLOOOOOOO!\n", 200);
    delay(1500);

    write_with_delay("Wow! That was intense. Let's cool down a bit...", 200);
    write_line("");
    delay(2100);

    write_with_delay("Why are we even shouting?\n", 200);
    delay(1100);

    write_with_delay("Oh well, it's been fun. ", 200);
    delay(800);

    write_with_delay(" Catch you later!", 200);
    write_line();
}

C#

Top-level Statements

using static SplashKitSDK.SplashKit;

// Write a string to the console with a delay between each word
static void WriteWithDelay(string text, int delayTime)
{
    string[] words = text.Split(' ');
    foreach (string word in words)
    {
        Write(word + " ");
        Delay(delayTime);
    }
    Write("");  // Output the last word if there’s no trailing space
}

WriteWithDelay("Hello there stranger!\n", 200);
Delay(600);

WriteWithDelay("Oh, Hi! I didn't see you there.\n", 200);
Delay(800);

WriteWithDelay("Wait, did you just whisper that? ", 200);
Delay(800);

WriteWithDelay("Come on, let's try that again...\n", 200);
Delay(1100);

WriteWithDelay("HELLO THERE!\n", 200);
Delay(600);

WriteWithDelay("Okay, okay... I felt that!", 200);
Delay(900);

WriteWithDelay("But can you go even LOUDER?\n", 200);
Delay(1100);

WriteWithDelay("HELLOOOOOOO!\n", 200);
Delay(1500);

WriteWithDelay("Wow! That was intense. Let's cool down a bit...", 200);
Delay(2100);

WriteWithDelay("Why are we even shouting?\n", 200);
Delay(1100);

WriteWithDelay("Oh well, it's been fun.", 200);
Delay(800);

WriteWithDelay("Catch you later!", 200);
WriteLine();

Object-Oriented

using SplashKitSDK;

namespace DelayExample
{
    public class Program
    {
        // Write a string to the console with a delay between each word
        public static void WriteWithDelay(string text, int delayTime)
        {
            string[] words = text.Split(' ');
            foreach (string word in words)
            {
                SplashKit.Write(word + " ");
                SplashKit.Delay(delayTime);
            }
            SplashKit.Write("");  // Output the last word if there’s no trailing space
        }

        public static void Main()
        {
            WriteWithDelay("Hello there stranger!\n", 200);
            SplashKit.Delay(600);

            WriteWithDelay("Oh, Hi! I didn't see you there.\n", 200);
            SplashKit.Delay(800);

            WriteWithDelay("Wait, did you just whisper that? ", 200);
            SplashKit.Delay(800);

            WriteWithDelay("Come on, let's try that again...\n", 200);
            SplashKit.Delay(1100);

            WriteWithDelay("HELLO THERE!\n", 200);
            SplashKit.Delay(600);

            WriteWithDelay("Okay, okay... I felt that!", 200);
            SplashKit.Delay(900);

            WriteWithDelay("But can you go even LOUDER?\n", 200);
            SplashKit.Delay(1100);

            WriteWithDelay("HELLOOOOOOO!\n", 200);
            SplashKit.Delay(1500);

            WriteWithDelay("Wow! That was intense. Let's cool down a bit...", 200);
            SplashKit.Delay(2100);

            WriteWithDelay("Why are we even shouting?\n", 200);
            SplashKit.Delay(1100);

            WriteWithDelay("Oh well, it's been fun.", 200);
            SplashKit.Delay(800);

            WriteWithDelay("Catch you later!", 200);
            SplashKit.WriteLine();
        }
    }
}

Python

from splashkit import *

# Write a string to the console with a delay between each word
def write_with_delay(text, delay_time):
    words = text.split(' ')
    for word in words:
        write(word + " ")
        delay(delay_time)
    write("")  # Output the last word if there’s no trailing space

write_with_delay("Hello there stranger!\n", 200)
delay(600)

write_with_delay("Oh, Hi! I didn't see you there.\n", 200)
delay(800)

write_with_delay("Wait, did you just whisper that?", 200)
delay(800)

write_with_delay("Come on, let's try that again...\n", 200)
delay(1100)

write_with_delay("HELLO THERE!\n", 200)
delay(600)

write_with_delay("Okay, okay... I felt that!", 200)
delay(900)

write_with_delay("But can you go even LOUDER?\n", 200)
delay(1100)

write_with_delay("HELLOOOOOOO!\n", 200)
delay(1500)

write_with_delay("Wow! That was intense. Let's cool down a bit...", 200)
delay(2100)

write_with_delay("Why are we even shouting?\n", 200)
delay(1100)

write_with_delay("Oh well, it's been fun.", 200)
delay(800)

write_with_delay("Catch you later!", 200)
write_line()

Output:

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Display Dialog

Display a dialog to the screen with a message for the user.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
title	String	The title of the dialog window.
msg	String	The message for the dialog window.
output_font	Font	The font for the dialog text
font_size	Integer	The size of the font for the dialog text

Signatures:

C++

void display_dialog(const string &title, const string &msg, font output_font, int font_size)

C#

public static void SplashKit.DisplayDialog(string title, string msg, Font outputFont, int fontSize);

Python

def display_dialog(title, msg, output_font, font_size):

Pascal

procedure DisplayDialog(const title: String; const msg: String; outputFont: Font; fontSize: Integer)

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File As String

Return a SplashKit resource of Resource Kind with name filename as a string.

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
filename	String	The filename of the resource.
kind	Resource Kind	The kind of resource.

Return Type: String

Returns: The file loaded into a string.

Signatures:

C++

string file_as_string(string filename, resource_kind kind)

C#

public static string SplashKit.FileAsString(string filename, ResourceKind kind);

Python

def file_as_string(filename, kind):

Pascal

function FileAsString(filename: String; kind: ResourceKind): String

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