[dummies_05]

i am a beginner, met another problem during my learning, hope someone can help me.

1) how to create a header file (.hpp) in Visual C++?

2) after create the header file, i include it in my c++ program(.cpp) something like this "#include <abc.hpp>".

so what i have to do is build my .cpp program and then execute it like usual? or do i need to take extra steps?

appeaciate lot if some expert can help me with this. thanks.

[moronovich]

hi dummies_05,
i assume you use ms visual studio (.net). just follow this step.
1. after opening your project, go to this section: Files > New
select the files tab and choose the section C/C++ header
2. after creating your header file, place it at the same folder with your project file and then include it using syntax: #include "abc.hpp"

if you want to use c++ stl in your c++ file, you should not specify native header extension in your include code.
for example

Code:

#include <iostream>
#include <string>
#include "abc.hpp"

using namespace std;

//Rest of your code

regards,

[NeverMind]

if you want to use c++ stl in your c++ file, you should not specify native header extension in your include code.

you mean you don't suggest using .h extension for user-defnied header files? if this is what you meant, why is that? or you meant we shouldn't use <> but "" for user-defined header files!? if the latter is what you meant, I understand

and as for creating a new header file simply after you open your workspace/project, right click on "Header Files" and then "Add -> Add new item"..

[moronovich]

i meant, one shouldn't use the ".h" extension for native headers (for eg: iostream, string, etc). this is because when you don't specify it, compiler will assume you're working with the standard template library (stl) and bind your code into default namespace. further reading, C++ programming language by Bjarne Stroustrup.

regards,