Need help returning an Int!!!

here is the code for my sport quiz class:
import javax.swing.*;
public class Sport
     public static int main (String []args)
Object[] sportValues = { "Freddie", "jimbo", "the destroyer" };
Object sportq1;
Object[] sportValues2 = { "David Beckham", "Alessandro Del Piero",
"Michael Ballack" };
Object sportq2;
Object[] sportValues3 = { "6", "10", "14" };
Object sportq3;
int sportScore = 0;
String message;
//............QUESTION 1..............
sportq1 = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null, "Question 1: What nickname is given to england cricketer andrew flintoff?", "selection", JOptionPane.YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION, null,
sportValues, sportValues[0]);
if (sportq1.equals(sportValues[0]))
message = "CORRECT!";
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
sportScore = (sportScore+1);
     else
     message = "WRONG!";
     JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
     //............QUESTION 2.............
sportq2 = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null, "Question 2: Who scored italy's second goal in the world cup final?", "selection", JOptionPane.YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION, null,
sportValues2, sportValues2[0]);
if (sportq2.equals(sportValues2[1]))
message = "CORRECT!";
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
sportScore = (sportScore+1);
     else
     message = "WRONG!";
     JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
     //............QUESTION 3.............
sportq3 = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null, "Question 3: how many players are there in an ice hockey team?", "selection", JOptionPane.YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION, null,
sportValues3, sportValues3[0]);
if (sportq3.equals(sportValues3[0]))
message = "CORRECT!";
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
sportScore = (sportScore+1);
     else
     message = "WRONG!";
     JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
     return sportScore;
i am trying to return the 'sportScore' int to a main quiz class but for some reason it hasnt worked...
can anyone tell me what i have done wrong?
thanks alot!

this is my main quiz class:
import javax.swing.*;
public class Quiz
     public static void main (String []args)
         Object[] possibleValues = { "Sport", "Music", "General Knowledge", "TV and Film", "Display Score Board" };
         Object choice;
         do
      choice = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null,"Welcome to my quiz\nPlease select you category:", "selection", JOptionPane.YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION, null,
      possibleValues, possibleValues[0]);
      if (choice.equals(JOptionPane.CANCEL_OPTION))
    System.exit(0);
    if (choice.equals(possibleValues[0]))
        Sport.doQuiz();
     if (choice.equals(possibleValues[1]))
        Music.doQuiz();
     if (choice.equals(possibleValues[2]))
        General.doQuiz();
    if (choice.equals(possibleValues[3]))
        TV.doQuiz();
    if (choice.equals(possibleValues[4]))
        int sportScore = Sport.doQuiz();
        int tvScore = TV.doQuiz();
        int musicScore = Music.doQuiz();
        int generalScore = General.doQuiz();
        int totalScore = (sportScore+tvScore+musicScore+generalScore);
        JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null,"Thankyou for taking my quiz!\nhere are your results:\nSport: "
        + sportScore + "/3\nMusic: " + musicScore + "/3\nGeneral Knowledge: "
        + generalScore + "/3\nTV and Film: " + tvScore +"/3\n\nTOTAL: "
        + totalScore + "/12!");
    while(!(choice.equals(possibleValues[4])));
    }as you can see i have more than just the sport category but once i know how to do that one i will be able to do the rest...
now here is my sport class:
import javax.swing.*;
public class Sport
       public static int doQuiz()
          Object[] sportValues = { "Freddie", "jimbo", "the destroyer" };
            Object sportq1;
          Object[] sportValues2 = { "David Beckham", "Alessandro Del Piero",
"Michael Ballack" };
            Object sportq2;
          Object[] sportValues3 = { "6", "10", "14" };
            Object sportq3;
            int sportScore = 0;
            String message;
     //............QUESTION 1..............
            sportq1 = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null, "Question 1: What nickname is given to england cricketer andrew flintoff?", "selection", JOptionPane.YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION, null,
            sportValues, sportValues[0]);
            if (sportq1.equals(sportValues[0]))
              message = "CORRECT!";
        JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
        sportScore = (sportScore+1);
         else
             message = "WRONG!";
          JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
         //............QUESTION 2.............
            sportq2 = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null, "Question 2: Who scored italy's second goal in the world cup final?", "selection", JOptionPane.YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION, null,
            sportValues2, sportValues2[0]);
            if (sportq2.equals(sportValues2[1]))
              message = "CORRECT!";
        JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
          sportScore = (sportScore+1);
         else
         message = "WRONG!";
         JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
         //............QUESTION 3.............
            sportq3 = JOptionPane.showInputDialog(null, "Question 3: how many players are there in an ice hockey team?", "selection", JOptionPane.YES_NO_CANCEL_OPTION, null,
            sportValues3, sportValues3[0]);
            if (sportq3.equals(sportValues3[0]))
              message = "CORRECT!";
        JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
          sportScore = (sportScore+1);
         else
             message = "WRONG!";
          JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, message);
         return sportScore;
}i am tring to return sportScore from the sport class to the main quiz class, at the moment instead of getting the sportScore at the end of the quiz class it is now running the whole sport class again!
what have i done wrong?
ta

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As for the idea to use a global temp table is ..., well to put it nicely, it smells. Badly.
The single most expensive operation on a database platform is I/O. And now you want to read server data and write it to temporary storage, and the read data from temporary storage to return to the client? What on earth for!? Why purposefully increase the size of the I/O workload? Why decrease performance and undermine scalability?
Provide a proper abstraction interface to the client. Enable it to specify (as simplistically as possible) what it wants ito data. There are a number of ways to design and implement this in PL/SQL. Simplistic example:
SQL> create or replace package Employees as
2
3          EMP_FULL_DETAILS        constant integer := 1;
4          EMP_BASIC_DETAILS       constant integer := 2;
5
6          procedure GetEmpByID(
7                  cur out sys_refcursor,
8                  empID in emp.empno%type,
9                  template in integer default EMP_BASIC_DETAILS
10          );
11
12          procedure GetEmpByName(
13                  cur out sys_refcursor,
14                  empName in emp.ename%type,
15                  template in integer default EMP_BASIC_DETAILS
16          );
17 end;
18 /
Package created.
SQL>
SQL> create or replace package body Employees as
2
3 type TArray is table of varchar2(32767);
4
5 TemplateList       constant TArray :=
6          new TArray(
7                  'EMPNO, ENAME, JOB, MGR, HIREDATE, SAL, COMM, DEPTNO ',
8                  'EMPNO, ENAME, JOB '
9          );
10
11 procedure GetEmpByID(
12          cur out sys_refcursor,
13          empID in emp.empno%type,
14          template in integer default EMP_BASIC_DETAILS
15 ) is
16          sqlSelect       varchar2(32767);
17 begin
18          sqlSelect :=
19                  'select '||TemplateList(template)||
20                  'from emp where empno = :empID';
21
22          open cur for sqlSelect using empID;
23 end;
24
25 procedure GetEmpByName(
26          cur out sys_refcursor,
27          empName in emp.ename%type,
28          template in integer default EMP_BASIC_DETAILS
29 ) is
30          sqlSelect       varchar2(32767);
31 begin
32          sqlSelect :=
33                  'select '||TemplateList(template)||
34                  'from emp where ename like :empName';
35          open cur for sqlSelect using empName;
36 end;
37
38
39 end;
40 /
Package body created.
SQL>
SQL> var c refcursor
SQL>
SQL> exec Employees.GetEmpByID( :c, 7499 );
PL/SQL procedure successfully completed.
SQL> print c
     EMPNO ENAME      JOB
      7499 ALLEN      SALESMAN
SQL>
SQL> exec Employees.GetEmpByName( :c, 'A%', Employees.EMP_FULL_DETAILS );
PL/SQL procedure successfully completed.
SQL> print c
     EMPNO ENAME      JOB               MGR HIREDATE                   SAL       COMM     DEPTNO
      7499 ALLEN      SALESMAN         7698 1981/02/20 00:00:00       1600        300         30
      7876 ADAMS      CLERK            7788 1987/05/23 00:00:00       1100                    20
SQL>

Need help pl/sql function body returning SQL query - Reports

I need help with Grouping by on a report that I developed in my application.
I have posted my Code in
Apex.oracle.com
workspace : c a s e _ m a n a g e m e n t
User Id : public
Password : public
I need help on Page 38 Reports.
I get blank lines when I do break by first , second and third columns on the reports attribute.
So I think I have to write "group by " or Distinct in side the SQL query. But not sure how to do it there.
Thank you

Is this an APEX question, then try here:
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Is this an Oracle Reports question, then try here:
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Is this an SQL question:
Please provide sample data and expected output. Also please show what you have tried already.

Warranty return process needs help!

I purchased the extended warranty for my Ipad. Until the most recent process change we have had great service from the Crossgates Mall location in Albany, NY. However, last week we needed to return the ipad for service because of a cracked screen that prevented ANY use. After driving 1/2 hour to the store over the weekend we were told the service process has changed and we now need to start a ticket number to have a prepaid box mailed to us for the return. We have received the box and upon trying to schedule a UPS pickup I am told pickup is not covered by BB. I have two small children and a service dog so getting out is very difficult! My only choice is to wait until the weekend when I can get out again. The needed service has now been delayed by over a week SO FAR not to mention transit time back to BB, time to repair, and transit time back to us. I'm guessing this will be a total of 4 weeks. My 6 year old has assignments on the Ipad and as you can imagine there aren't "loaners" from school. The "work-arounds" are a pain in the rear! I interpret this process change as a deliberate attempt to discourage use of the extended warranty. I am extremely frustrated!

Hello frogbates,
The Geek Squad Protection plans are always a great way to protect your devices should something unexpectedly go wrong, especially if you have young children that will be using them! I’m glad to hear you were able to turn to this plan when your iPad’s screen cracked, making it unusable.
With devices being serviced via Geek Squad Service Fulfillment, our customers have multi-channel options for service fulfillment under their plans. These options include a self-service option so that a trip to the store is not required, beginning their service fulfillment request over the phone, or in-store.
While the self-service option is encouraged, we should not be denying assistance to our customers who still prefer the in-store option. Our agents should still be able to assist in beginning your service fulfillment request, and I am truly sorry if this was not the experience you had at the Crossgates Mall location in Albany, NY.
I’m glad to hear that you were able to get your service fulfillment request started, and have received the box. That being said, this shipment would need to be dropped off at a UPS location as UPS pickup is not included. I understand that this may not be the most ideal situation for you, and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. I would encourage you to drop your package off at a UPS location as soon as possible to continue with the service fulfillment process.
If you should have any questions in regards to this fulfillment, please let me know!
Regards,
Tasha|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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Need help to draw a graph from the output I get with my program please

Hi all,
I please need help with this program, I need to display the amount of money over the years (which the user has to enter via the textfields supplied)
on a graph, I'm not sure what to do further with my program, but I have created a test with a System.out.println() method just to see if I get the correct output and it looks fine.
My question is, how do I get the input that was entered by the user (the initial deposit amount as well as the number of years) and using these to draw up the graph? (I used a button for the user to click after he/she has entered both the deposit and year values to draw the graph but I don't know how to get this to work?)
Please help me.
The output that I got looked liked this: (just for a test!) - basically this kind of output must be shown on the graph...
The initial deposit made was: 200.0
After year: 1        Amount is: 210.00
After year: 2        Amount is: 220.50
After year: 3        Amount is: 231.53
After year: 4        Amount is: 243.10
After year: 5        Amount is: 255.26
After year: 6        Amount is: 268.02
After year: 7        Amount is: 281.42
After year: 8        Amount is: 295.49
After year: 9        Amount is: 310.27
After year: 10        Amount is: 325.78
After year: 11        Amount is: 342.07
After year: 12        Amount is: 359.17
After year: 13        Amount is: 377.13
After year: 14        Amount is: 395.99
After year: 15        Amount is: 415.79
After year: 16        Amount is: 436.57
After year: 17        Amount is: 458.40And here is my code that Iv'e done so far:
import javax.swing.*;
import java.awt.Color;
import java.awt.Graphics;
import java.awt.Graphics2D;
import java.awt.RenderingHints;
import java.awt.event.ActionEvent;
import java.awt.event.ActionListener;
import java.lang.Math;
import java.text.DecimalFormat;
public class CompoundInterestProgram extends JFrame implements ActionListener {
    JLabel amountLabel = new JLabel("Please enter the initial deposit amount:");
    JTextField amountText = new JTextField(5);
    JLabel yearsLabel = new JLabel("Please enter the numbers of years:");
    JTextField yearstext = new JTextField(5);
    JButton drawButton = new JButton("Draw Graph");
    public CompoundInterestProgram() {
        super("Compound Interest Program");
        setSize(500, 500);
        setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
        amountText.addActionListener(this);
        yearstext.addActionListener(this);
        JPanel panel = new JPanel();
        panel.setBackground(Color.white);
        panel.add(amountLabel);
        amountLabel.setToolTipText("Range of deposit must be 20 - 200!");
        panel.add(amountText);
        panel.add(yearsLabel);
        yearsLabel.setToolTipText("Range of years must be 1 - 25!");
        panel.add(yearstext);
        panel.add(drawButton);
        add(panel);
        setVisible(true);
        public static void main(String[] args) {
             DecimalFormat dec2 = new DecimalFormat( "0.00" );
            CompoundInterestProgram cip1 = new CompoundInterestProgram();
            JFrame f = new JFrame();
            f.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
            f.getContentPane().add(new GraphPanel());
            f.setSize(500, 500);
            f.setLocation(200,200);
            f.setVisible(true);
            Account a = new Account(200);
            System.out.println("The initial deposit made was: " + a.getBalance() + "\n");
            for (int year = 1; year <= 17; year++) {
                  System.out.println("After year: " + year + "   \t" + "Amount is: " + dec2.format(a.getBalance() + a.calcInterest(year)));
          @Override
          public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent arg0) {
               // TODO Auto-generated method stub
class Account {
    double balance = 0;
    double interest = 0.05;
    public Account() {
         balance = 0;
         interest = 0.05;
    public Account(int deposit) {
         balance = deposit;
         interest = 0.05;
    public double calcInterest(int year) {
           return balance * Math.pow((1 + interest), year) - balance;
    public double getBalance() {
          return balance;
class GraphPanel extends JPanel {
    public GraphPanel() {
    public void paintComponent(Graphics g) {
        Graphics2D g2 = (Graphics2D)g;
        g2.setRenderingHint(RenderingHints.KEY_ANTIALIASING, RenderingHints.VALUE_ANTIALIAS_ON);
        g2.setColor(Color.red);
}Your help would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

watertownjordan wrote:
http://www.jgraph.com/jgraph.html
The above is also good.Sorry but you need to look a bit more closely at URLs that you cite. What the OP wants is a chart (as in X against Y) not a graph (as in links and nodes) . 'jgraph' deals with links and nodes.
The best free charting library that I know of is JFreeChart from www.jfree.org.

Help, I am killing myself trying to do this and I need help ASAP

I need help with this program it has to act like a cash register. The user will input an items price and then their payment. It will tell you the change and then tell you what kinda of change to use, see example below:
Use JOptionPane to take inputs from the user and display the results.
Example:
If the user enters
Amount Due = 5.52 // First Input from the User
Amount Given = 10.00 // Second Input from the User
Calculate the Balance Due
Balance Amount = $ 4.48
and display the balance due in denomination as (The following four lines will be ONE Output to the user)
$1 bill = 4 (4.00)
Quarters = 1 (0.25)
Dimes = 2 (0.20)
Pennies = 3 (0.03)
This last part, where you display the change that will be given back, ie: how many quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies is the part I am having problems with.
Can some one help? Please pardon my coding abilities, I am still learning how to do this and would really appreciate any help you can with my program.
Thanks in advance.
import javax.swing.*;
import java.text.*;
public class CashReg
{ //Start
public static void main (String [] args)
{ //Start Main
int count = 0;
char c1 = 0;
String price = null;
String payment = null;
String change = null;
boolean correct = false;
while(!correct)
{ //Start Loop
price = JOptionPane.showInputDialog (null,"Enter the amount of the item for purchase");
if (price.length() < 1) //Loop
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog (null, "You did not enter a purchase amount, try again please.");//Error message
payment = JOptionPane.showInputDialog (null,"Enter your payment amount.");
if (payment.length() < 1) //Loop
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog (null, "You did not enter a payment amount, try again please.");//Error message
else
correct = true; //Boolean to confirm that there are enough characters
for (int i=0; i<price.length(); i++)
if (Character.isUpperCase(price.charAt(i)))
count++;
} //End loop
// response = price - payment;
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog (null, "You item costs "+price+" and you payed "+payment+" and your change will be "+change);
System.exit(0);
} //End Main
} //End

OK, thanks for your help, but I need some more. I have the program running and showing the amount of change that is going to be returned. But I don't know how to display the kind of change. AKA, quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. I am a programming idot, my teacher is letting us twist in the wind. He is not explaining the concepts behind any of this. You are saying the word "logic" and I don't know what that means. This assigment is due Monday, I just need some help with the last part. How to show the change. I am just plain lost. please help.
import java.text.DecimalFormat;
import javax.swing.*;
import java.text.*;
public class CashReg
{     //Start
     public static void main (String [] args)
     {          //Start Main
          int count = 0;
          char c1 = 0;
          String price = null;
          String payment = null;
          String change = null;
          boolean correct = false;
     while(!correct)
     {          //Start Loop
     price = JOptionPane.showInputDialog (null,"Enter the amount of the item for purchase");
          if (price.length() < 1)     //Loop
               JOptionPane.showMessageDialog (null, "You did not enter a purchase amount, try again please.");//Error message
               payment = JOptionPane.showInputDialog (null,"Enter your payment amount.");
          if (payment.length() < 1)     //Loop
               JOptionPane.showMessageDialog (null, "You did not enter a payment amount, try again please.");//Error message
          else
               correct = true; //Boolean to confirm that there are enough characters
for (int i=0; i<price.length(); i++)
          if (Character.isUpperCase(price.charAt(i)))
          count++;
     }     //End loop
//     response = price - payment;
float fPrice = Float.parseFloat(price);
float fPayment = Float.parseFloat(payment);
float fChange = fPayment-fPrice;
DecimalFormat df = new DecimalFormat ("#.00");
JOptionPane.showMessageDialog (null, "You item costs "+price+" and you payed "+payment+" and your change will be "+ df.format (fChange));
This is where I don't know what to put
     System.exit(0);
     }     //End Main
     }     //End
I am begging for help.

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