Hey guys. I have a string:
char shortpath[1000];
That string above is a filepath. What I want to do is figure out the files extension. In order to do this I'm guessing I would have to find the last 4 chars of the string. Then I would compare the last 4 chars with an extension like ".mp3", therefore confirming the file is an mp3. How exctly would I get those last 4 chars from it? I'm a C++ noob and I have treid for hours and not succeded. Thanks.
Last edited by andrewmc; 10-06-2006 at 10:44 PM. Reason: solved
I'm a C guy, so using strrchr to find the last . in the string and then using strcmp on the remaining would be my start. C++ offers similar functions (as well as containing those I suggested). Post your attempt (preferably within code tags).
7. It is easier to write an incorrect program than understand a correct one.
40. There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works.*
I can't believe I didn't think of that.
char* extension=strchr(shortpath,'.');
That sucessfully returns the file extension. Only problem is that strcmp is case sensitive. It does not see the extension ".MP3" as equal to ".mp3". Any ideas?
7. It is easier to write an incorrect program than understand a correct one.
40. There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works.*
You have been a HUGE help. I am forever in your debt :P
Note also that I mentioned strrchr rather than strchr.Originally Posted by andrewmc
This may come into play if your file/directory text contains a ..
7. It is easier to write an incorrect program than understand a correct one.
40. There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works.*
Oops, that could have caused some problems. Thanks again for all your help.
