Multiline progress bars

Question

I know that to update something like a progress bar on the command line, one uses '\r'. Is there any way to update multiple lines?

Answer 1

You can use VT100 codes to reposition the cursor on a higher line, then overdraw it with your updated status.

Answer 2

The Curses library offers powerful control for console UIs.

Answer 3

The best way is to use some existing library like ncurses. But you may try dirty workaround by clearing console with system call system("cls");