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(shell.run("clear") shouldn't even be hinted at.)
 
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Clear is a built-in program in ComputerCraft.
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'''Clear''' is a built-in [[CraftOS_Shell|shell script]] for use within ComputerCraft. Running it wipes the current display and moves the cursor to the top left position.
You may want to use it in a script like:
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<pre>
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  shell.run('clear')
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  print('Your screen has been cleared!')
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</pre>
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or just type:
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<pre>
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clear
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</pre>
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in the computer.
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<br />
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This clears the screen so you can write text.
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<br />
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'''NOTE: It is not recommended to use the above code in a program, instead use [[Term.clear]]. It is only recommended to use this program to clear the screen through the shell.'''
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== term.clear ==
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For term.clear, visit [[Term.clear]]
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[[Category:Programs]][[Category:Tutorials]]
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The equivalent code (for use within your own scripts) would be:
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[[term.setBackgroundColor]]([[Colors (API)#Colors|colours.black]])  -- Set the background colour to black.
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[[term.clear]]()                            -- Paint the entire display with the current background colour.
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[[term.setCursorPos]](1,1)                  -- Move the cursor to the top left position.
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[[Category:Programs]]

Latest revision as of 02:58, 25 June 2014

Clear is a built-in shell script for use within ComputerCraft. Running it wipes the current display and moves the cursor to the top left position.

The equivalent code (for use within your own scripts) would be:

term.setBackgroundColor(colours.black)  -- Set the background colour to black.
term.clear()                            -- Paint the entire display with the current background colour.
term.setCursorPos(1,1)                  -- Move the cursor to the top left position.