Is there any way to store variables in a file, so that the program does not have to ask the user for imput that will never change over and over again.
EX: storing a name string forever in a file.
Thanks
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Is there any way to store variables in a file, so that the program does not have to ask the user for imput that will never change over and over again.
EX: storing a name string forever in a file.
Thanks
Yes, do you mean like settings?
If so then you should look at ini or 'conifg' files. There are a few C++ ini classes on the interzweb, that could mean your file looks like:
And then,Code:[settings] name="Some string"
Or somethingCode:string name = iniClass.read("somefile.ini", "settings", "name");
Or just write the name to a file, and read the file to get the name (no formatting, just a name in a file).
Last edited by zacs7; 11-04-2007 at 07:21 PM.
If it's the same every time you run the program, then store it in the program itself.
Otherwise, to store it in a file just use fstreams. Use an ofstream to write it out when you get it, and an ifstream to read it in when you need it.
It will vary depending on the name of the user. Could you show me how to store it in fstreams. ThanksOriginally Posted by Daved
That's a big topic for a simple post. There is a tutorial on fstreams on the main site, and it should also be explained in detail in your book.
