Thread: Creating Directories?

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    Question Creating Directories?

    How do I create a directory or folder using C++?

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    Lightbulb Here's the answer:

    first, #include <stdlib.h>

    then, under int main() {

    system("mkdir Name");

    I hope this helps
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    but what if I wanted to create it on another drive like A: would the coding be something like this?

    system("A: mkdir name");

    coz I tried that but it wouldnt work.

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    Lightbulb Oooohhhh...Here's how to do that:

    To create it on another drive, just #include <stdlib.h>, then I have, say, a folder named example:

    to put 'example' on A:\

    system("mkdir a:/example");
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    You can also use:

    #include <dir.h>
    .
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    mkdir("a:\\dir_name");

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