Thread: Including multiple .cpp file in project

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    Including multiple .cpp file in project

    I am writting a simple app and using g++ to compile.

    I am using seperate .cpp and .h files for each class. I have a main.cpp and .h that includes all of the .h files for each class.

    Some of the .cpp files are not found and I had to actually do a #include "Contact.cpp" to get it to compile. Is there something special I need to do to avoid having to do #include for the .cpp files? Do I have to resort to creating a makefile to get around this?
    Best Regards,

    Bonkey

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    You shouldn't be #include'ing .cpp files, only .h ones.

    When you compile, an example would be:

    >>g++ -o myprog file1.cpp file2.cpp main.cpp

    Alternatively, you can compile each source file seperately, and then link the objects together afterwards.
    When all else fails, read the instructions.
    If you're posting code, use code tags: [code] /* insert code here */ [/code]

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    Thanks for the quick reply. That worked. I just had to add a few header files to some of the .h files for stdio and things like that.
    Best Regards,

    Bonkey

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