Elevator Simulation in C++

This project is a simple console-based elevator simulation written in C++. It simulates a building with multiple elevators and floors, allowing users to call elevators and set floor destinations. The program uses console graphics for visualization.

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Project Structure

Cpp_projects/ │ ├── msoftcon.h # Replacement for old "msoftcon.h", provides console functions ├── elev_app.h # Defines constants for number of floors and elevators ├── elev.h # Class declarations for Building and Elevator ├── elev.cpp # Class implementations for Building and Elevator └── elev_app.cpp # Main program entry point

File Descriptions

• msoftcon.h
  Provides functions for console control: clear screen, set cursor position, colors, and simple wait. Replaces the old MS-DOS msoftcon.h.

• elev_app.h
  Defines global constants:

  • NUM_FLOORS — number of floors in the building (20)
  • NUM_CARS — number of elevators (4)

• elev.h
  Contains class declarations:

  • class elevator — represents a single elevator
  • class building — represents the building containing multiple elevators
    Also defines the direction enum: UP, DN, STOP.

• elev.cpp
  Implements the behavior of elevators and building:

  • Elevator movement, loading/unloading timers
  • Decision logic for elevator direction
  • Display of elevator positions and floor requests

• elev_app.cpp
  Main program loop:

  • Initializes the building and elevators
  • Handles ticks for elevators and user input for floor requests

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Features

• Multiple elevators (NUM_CARS) moving independently in a building with NUM_FLOORS floors
• Console-based visualization of elevators and floor requests
• User input to call elevators and set floor destinations
• Simple load/unload simulation with timers
• Elevator decision-making logic (up/down/stop)

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Requirements

• Windows OS
• Visual Studio 2022 or MSVC Build Tools installed
• C++17 or later recommended

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Compilation

Open the Developer Command Prompt for VS 2022 and run:

cl elev_app.cpp elev.cpp /EHsc