In Xcode, when compiling c++, where does the file stream output the file?

Question

I know that in VS2012, the fout thing is saved in the same folder as the source.cpp file, but I cannot find the file in mac using Xcode. Let me be clear:

    int main()
    {
    ofstream fout;
    fout.open("MyFile.txt");   
    fout << "Where am I going?";
    fout.close();
    return 0;
    }

so if "MyFile.txt" does not exist, it is created. then I don't know where it goes...

Doing VS for ages, I've never came across a "four thing" in VS.NET. What are you refering to? — Uwe Keim, Mar 17 '14 at 06:48
OK :-), then my follow-up question is: What is a "fout thing"? — Uwe Keim, Mar 17 '14 at 06:58
Maybe you are refering to the [build output directory](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4233581/xcode-4-build-output-directory)? — Uwe Keim, Mar 17 '14 at 06:59
I don't know if that's what i'm asking...just edited my question. i'm really a beginner to c++ — roshinichi, Mar 17 '14 at 07:04

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 17 '14 at 07:33

In your home (ex. /Users/roshinichi) follow this path

./Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/

here are located your application "derived data". Your file is there. In general, on mac, you can run from a shell

find . -name MyFile.txt

I hope this can help you.

In Xcode, when compiling c++, where does the file stream output the file?

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