Question

C++ header issues: why wont it recognize my header?

Answer 1

#include "wordcounter.h"


wordcounter.h is a header I have to use in my c++ program, however, it continuously says that it cannot be found, even though it has been added to the the project.

Error message:
"(4): fatal error C1083: Cannot open include file: 'wordcounter.h': No such file or directory"

Answer 2

Is it in the same directory as the C/C++ file that is trying to include it?

Answer 3

yes, I do believe so

Answer 4

What compiler/IDE are you using?
Make sure your header search paths are set up properly. Generally though, if you use the #include "header.h" form (rather than #include <header.h>), it should find it if the header is in the same directory as the including .c/.cpp. Make sure this is the case first, and if it's not in the same directory, you'll need to set up a header search path for your compiler.

Answer 5

Visual C++ Express 2010. It is in the same directory, but how would I set up a search path?