Question

how to make an array with strings as indexes in c++ ?

Answer 1

You mean you want something like dictionary or hash table?

Answer 2

yes a hash table

Answer 3

Use STL Map class
e.g.

#include <map>
#include <string>
using namespace std;
map<string, int> stringMapToIntegers;
...
stringMapToIntegers["somestring"] = 5;

Answer 4

Thanks :)