Define Macro for Project Text Files

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I have a c++ project, is it possible to define a macro in the project that affects the text files in the project as well. So to have in the c++ something like "#define ANIMAL dog"

Text File: Good ANIMAL

c++ reads in the text file as: Good dog

Since the text files wouldn't be compiled I wouldn't think there'd be a way, but any help would be appreciated!

I don't have the slightest clue what you're asking about. You seem to confuse a lot of things. — πάντα ῥεῖ, Apr 25 '19 at 19:27
No using macros in your `c++` code will not substitute text in your data files. — drescherjm, Apr 25 '19 at 19:30

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 25 '19 at 19:35

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define macros are read by the preprocessor (part of the compiler). But your text files aren't typically processed by the preprocessor.

However, this answer might be helpful to you:

Stack Overflow Question on Running Preprocessor

answered Apr 25 '19 at 19:35

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