Thread: code won't compile even if exactly copied from ebook

Hi to all,

I recently downloaded the ' code:blocks ' file. After I tried some code the compiler stated there was an error with
' #include<iostream> '.
Since I'm not a C++ programmer, right now, I'm confused. This was copied directly from the e-book I downloaded. After I uninstalled this program, I re downloaded it and now it comes up with a new error while opening Code-blocks.
This new error states ' Can't find compiler executable in your configured search path's for GNU GCC compiler '

Is there is anyone out there who'd be able to understand this problem, I'd appreciate any help.

Cheers,

David Hubbard

GNU GCC Compiler is the selected compiler. The (set as default) button is shadowed, so is unable to be depressed. The startup error is gone, but when I try to compile, this error comes up.

Fatal error: iostream: No such file or directory

I downloaded ( codeblocks-12.11mingw-setup.exe)

I'd like to thank you for any assistance.

Thank you Tim S. That was the problem. The files were saved in a C format. Once changed another error came up. Don't worry, I found the remedy.
The program doesn't like ' using namespace std ' line, but when I remove this line all works well. I thought I saw this line in the e-book Jumping Into C++ I downloaded.

Now it's time to get into learning how to program with C++.

Dave H

Originally Posted by DaveHubbard

Thank you Tim S. That was the problem. The files were saved in a C format. Once changed another error came up. Don't worry, I found the remedy.
The program doesn't like ' using namespace std ' line, but when I remove this line all works well. I thought I saw this line in the e-book Jumping Into C++ I downloaded.

Now it's time to get into learning how to program with C++.

Dave H

All the best will come to those who are willing to wait!

Alright, could you compile something for me?

Code:

#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

int main()
{
  cout << "Hello, world!" << endl;
  return 0;
}

C++ code - 9 lines - codepad
As you can see, this works completely fine. When a compiler gives you an error or a warning, try to read it for understanding. It doesn't just "not like 'using namespace std' line, but there is something wrong with it that doesn't make the whole source file a well-formed program. A missing semi-colon perhaps? It's not possible for us to know, without the actual errors being posted, and with no code to look at.

Deleting whatever is apparently wrong is not going to work long term. My $.02.

I'm not sure, but today it accepts 'using namespace std;', I did notice that I had forgotten to put
'return 0;'. maybe the program is trying to tell me to look at the program as a whole, and not as individual lines of code.
Well all I can say is it's time to continue with the Jumping Into C++ e-book. Getting me ready to create a Sudoku 4X4 generating software program.

Dave

Originally Posted by DaveHubbard

I'm not sure, but today it accepts 'using namespace std;', I did notice that I had forgotten to put
'return 0;'. maybe the program is trying to tell me to look at the program as a whole, and not as individual lines of code.
Well all I can say is it's time to continue with the Jumping Into C++ e-book. Getting me ready to create a Sudoku 4X4 generating software program.

Dave

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