C++, console Application, reading files from directory

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I have a directory and I want to read all the text files in it using C++ and having windows OS also using console application I don't know the files' names or their number thanks in advance

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 10 '10 at 11:53

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Take a look at Boost.Filesystem, especially the basic_directory_iterator.

answered Jul 10 '10 at 11:53

Björn Pollex

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When you click the second link in my answer and scroll down a little, there is a sample application that lists all the items in a directory. If you are not able to take it from there, look at http://stackoverflow.com/questions/388242/ – Björn Pollex Jul 10 '10 at 12:01

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 10 '10 at 13:38

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If you want the C++ and portable way, follow the solution by @Space_C0wb0y and use boost.Filesystem, otherwise, if you want to get your hands dirty with the Windows APIs, you can use the FindFirstFile/FindNextFile/FindClose functions.

You can find here an example related to them.

answered Jul 10 '10 at 13:38

Matteo Italia

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You're welcome. If you solved with this method you may mark my answer as accepted. :) Still, keep in mind that if you need portability and C++ style the best method is the one suggested by Space_C0wb0y. – Matteo Italia Jul 10 '10 at 22:36
sorry again I found that it's windows application not console. is it true?? – Mohamed Jul 14 '10 at 10:07

C++, console Application, reading files from directory

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