How can I store multiple variable datas in a string/array

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I was wondering if there's a way to store multiple variable data in a string. I am trying to store the date, month and year that I am taking from user as an input to store in a single string/array.

scanf("%d/%d/%d",&getDate.dd,&getDate.mm,&getDate.yyyy);

Assuming that the value entered above is a valid input, How can I store getDate.dd, getDate.mm, getDate.yyyy in a single string/array in a DD-MM-YYYY format?

if you want a string, store it in a string. What is the question? — Sourav Ghosh
– Sourav Ghosh, Commented Jun 9, 2020 at 11:18
Oh, and if you're asking what format specifier to use, better to re-read a C book. — Sourav Ghosh
– Sourav Ghosh, Commented Jun 9, 2020 at 11:19
Does this answer your question? How can I store multiple variable values into a single array or list? — avocadoLambda
– avocadoLambda, Commented Jun 9, 2020 at 11:19

Adrian Mole · Accepted Answer · 2020-06-09 11:22:17Z

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You can use the sprintf function to write data to a character string:

//...
char dataString[11]; // Enough space for DD-MM-YYYY plus the required nul-terminator
sprintf(dateString, "%02d-%02d-%04d", getDate.dd, getDate.mm, getDate.yyyy);

The %02d format specifies that 2 digits should be printed, adding a leading zero if the value is < 10.

answered Jun 9, 2020 at 11:22

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