Beginning Game Programmer, Question about GetKeys()

[Why37]

I have a question regarding GetKeys();
When I use it to move a sprite back and forth across the screen, the keys that I press for control (4 for left, 6 for right), are also typed into my CodeWarrior editor window wherever the cursor is. For instance:

GetKeys(theKeyboard);46664646446646

Right now it is no more than an annoyance, but I want to know if it could cause some problems when more than one program is open in the final game, and if it is possible to fix this. Thanks!

[inio]

It sounds like you need to call FlushEvents() (http://developer.apple.com/techpubs/mac/Toolbox/Toolbox-56.html) before your app exits. Usually keyDown+keyUp+mouseDown+mouseUp is a good event mask to use.

edit:
Beat you! Neener Neener Neener Neener.

[codemattic]

Since you are using getkeys - you are not actually pulling events off of the event queue - so all those key down events are still there for whatever app comes front next. Try adding

FlushEvents( everyEvent, 0 );

before your app quits.

hth,
Codemattic