Choose One of the Following Program Types
With this assignment you will start to learn how to write a practical menu driven program that manages
a list of data. You will use an array of structs to organize the data and you will save the information in a
text file.
Choose one of the following program types:
The assignment is to write a menu driven program that manages a small business inventory, collection
or list. You pick the topic!!! The focus of your program is up to you.
The Menu commands must include:
P....Display all records (on the screen/monitor)
S....Create a current report (save it to a file)
A....Add a new entry
D....Delete an item from the list (inventory)
C....Clear all records
Q...Quit
You must add (1) additional menu option that you choose. It may be a menu option that allows the
inventory to be modified. i.e. add inventory quantities, change price/cost, change dates, etc.
You will use structs and an array to organize the data in the program. Your struct must contain at
least the following kinds of information:
o Minimum of 2 strings (character arrays)
Suggestions include: item name, manufacturer, etc
o Minimum of 2 integers – 1 must be product id
Product id, qty in stock
o Minimum of 2 double values
Suggestions include: cost, price, average inventory:
When you add new item the program will ask the user for each of the fields on a separate line.
When you delete an item from inventory the program will ask you for the integer id of the entry to
be deleted, locate the entry in the array and remove all of the data for that entry. – The list does not
need to be sorted – to remove an entry, you may move the last item in the list to the location of the
deleted entry
When you display the records on the screen, all of the information stored for each entry will be
labeled and displayed.
Creating a current inventory report copies the current entries in the array to an output file. This must
include labeling all of the information so that it is clear what information is being provided.
Clearing the records deletes all of the information in the array.
When you add new item the program will ask the user for each of the fields on a separate line.
Creating a current report copies the current content of the question array to an output file. This must
include labeling all of the information so that it is clear what information is being provided.
Instructions:
You should use at least 10 user-defined functions (plus main) to appropriately break the problem
up into smaller pieces.
Your program must start up with at least 5 valid records. These records must be “hard coded” in
your program file. (This can be done in one of your user-defined functions)
You need to begin the program with general instructions on your program, an outline of the data
fields and the format needed to enter the data
You should use function prototypes and NO global variables.
You should use a #define to set the upper bound of the list to at least 50 entries.
Your code should be well designed, well commented and written with good style.
Other Important Hints and Reminders:
Start work on this as soon as possible.
You are expected to receive as much help as you need for the basic assignment.
It is your responsibility to request this help in the form of specific questions.
You may ask these questions during office hours or by sending them via email to me and the TA.
When you ask a question, it should be specific, and you should provide the current version of your
program.
The current version of your program should be neatly formatted and commented. It should also be
properly indented and use meaningful variable and function names. This will make it easier for
anyone helping you to understand what you are trying to do.
Sample output:
Hello and welcome. This program helps you create an inventory for skate shoes.
To get you started, 5 shoes have already been entered.
******************************************
Please select from the options below:
A - ADD a new entry
D - DELETE an entry
P - PRINT entire catalog
S - SAVE the current catalog
C - CLEAR entire catalog
U – Optional Item
Q - QUIT
What would you like to do: p
----Catalog Entry 1----
BRAND: Globe
NAME: Sabaton
I.D.#: 101
QTY: 45
COST: $30.00
PRICE: $65.99
----Catalog Entry 2----
BRAND: Vans
NAME: Authentic
I.D.#: 102
QTY: 3
COST: $30.00
PRICE: $65.99
----Catalog Entry 3----
BRAND: Globe
NAME: Ease
I.D.#: 103
QTY: 14
COST: $20.00
PRICE: $35.99
----Catalog Entry 4----
BRAND: Vans
NAME: Classic
I.D.#: 104
QTY: 61
COST: $10.00
PRICE: $15.99
----Catalog Entry 5----
BRAND: Globe
NAME: Focus
I.D.#: 105
QTY: 6
COST: $40.00
PRICE: $85.99
******************************************
Please select from the options below:
A - ADD a new entry
D- DELETE an entry
P - PRINT entire catalog
S - SAVE the current catalog
C - CLEAR entire catalog
U - Optional Item
Q- QUIT
What would you like to do: u
Enter the I.D.# of the entry you would like to update: 104
----Catalog Entry ----
BRAND: Vans
NAME: Classic
I.D.#: 104
QTY: 61
COST: $10.00
PRICE: $15.99
Please enter the new price:
9.99
******************************************
Please select from the options below:
A - ADD a new entry
D - DELETE an entry
P - PRINT entire catalog
S - SAVE the current catalog
C - CLEAR entire catalog
U - Optional Item
Q - QUIT
What would you like to do: p
----Catalog Entry 1----
NAME: Sabaton
I.D.#: 101
QTY: 45
COST: $30.00
PRICE: $65.99
----Catalog Entry 2----
NAME: Nomad
I.D.#: 102
QTY: 3
COST: $30.00
PRICE: $65.99
----Catalog Entry 3----
NAME: Ease
I.D.#: 103
QTY: 14
COST: $20.00
PRICE: $35.99
----
Catalog Entry
4----
BRAND: Vans
NAME: Classic
I.D.#: 104
QTY: 61
COST: $10.00
PRICE: $9.99
----Catalog Entry 5----
NAME: Focus
I.D.#: 105
QTY: 6
COST: $40.00
PRICE: $85.99
******************************************
Please select from the options below:
A
- ADD a new entry
D
- DELETE an entry
P
- PRINT entire catalog
S
- SAVE the current catalog
C
- CLEAR entire catalog
U
– Optional Item
Q
- QUIT
What would you like to do: c
Your catalog has been cleared of all entries.
******************************************
Please select from the options below:
A - ADD a new entry
D - DELETE an entry
P - PRINT entire catalog
S - SAVE the current catalog
C - CLEAR entire catalog
U– Optional Item
Q - QUIT
What would you like to do: p
***** Catalog is empty *****
******************************************
Please select from the options below:
A - ADD a new entry
D - DELETE an entry
P - PRINT entire catalog
S - SAVE the current catalog
C - CLEAR entire catalog
U – Optional Item
Q - QUIT
What would you like to do: a
Please enter the Brand of the shoe: Globe
Please enter the name of the shoe: Encore
What is this shoe's I.D. number: 110
What is this shoe's quantity: 33
How much does this shoe cost: 10.00
How much will you charge for this shoe: 19.99
Your entry has been added to the catalog.
******************************************
Please select from the options below:
A - ADD a new entry
D - DELETE an entry
P - PRINT entire catalog
S - SAVE the current catalog
C - CLEAR entire catalog
U - Optional Item
Q- QUIT
What would you like to do: p
----Catalog Entry 1----
BRAND: Globe
NAME: Encore
I.D.#: 110
QTY: 33
COST: $10.00
PRICE: $19.99
******************************************
Please select from the options below:
A - ADD a new entry
D - DELETE an entry
P - PRINT entire catalog
S - SAVE the current catalog
C - CLEAR entire catalog
U - Optional Item
Q - QUIT
What would you like to do: q
Goodbye.
Press any key to continue . . .