why does the dos window close when i run any program???

[dementedapple]

i have just started with pascal today and cant get a very simple program to run. it does compile but when i oppen the c:\dos file it oppens a a black window for about one second and closes. im running on a windows xp ibm thinkpad t41 PLZ help!!!

 

[lionelhill]

When a dos program terminates, windows closes the window by default. You can change this in the file's properties. But it's easier, if you're running DOS programs, to open a DOS command window and run your program by typing it's name there. This window will remain open, with any text output your program produced, after the program has terminated.

 

[dementedapple]

THX

 

[dementedapple]

im stil having problems can you show me a step by step im a freeking N00B =(

ps. thx for repling so fast.

 

[dementedapple]

... ill make it so that it is an input program

 

[earthandfire]

If you want to keep the screen as long as possible, end your program with ReadLn