Writing C++ in Xcode 4

Question

I'm trying to learn C++ and I'm not a fan of Windows, therefore using Visual Studio isn't ideal. I have Xcode on my Mac though.

I wrote a program in C++ in Visual Studio and it works fine. When I transfer the code to Xcode (using the c++ tool environment) It still works fine but it doesn't like the top #include statement. Why?

#include "stdafx.h"
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <iostream>
#include <time.h>

Also it still doesn't like it if I use <...> instead of "..." It doesn't affect my current program that I can see.

Basically I'm wondering what its importance is? and do I or will I need it in the future?

remove #include "stdafx.h" its visual studio precompiled header http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4726155/whats-the-use-for-stdafx-h-in-visual-studio — SRN, Oct 25 '12 at 18:01

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 25 '12 at 18:01

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stdafx.h is a windows (visual studio) related header file. Just remove it.

answered Oct 25 '12 at 18:01

Guillaume

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Ah i see. Makes sense. Thanks guys :D – binary101 Oct 25 '12 at 18:17

score 1 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 03 '20 at 11:46

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stdafx.h is Visual Studio's precompiled header helper. Just remove it. Xcode has its own way of doing precompiled headers.

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answered Oct 25 '12 at 18:01

rubenvb

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score 0 · Answer 3 · edited Oct 25 '12 at 18:23

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just like this

 #include <stdlib.h>
 #include <iostream>
 #include <time.h>

stdafx.h only exits in vs

edited Oct 25 '12 at 18:23

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answered Oct 25 '12 at 18:02

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score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Oct 25 '12 at 18:02

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After taking 2 seconds to google "stdafx" it appears it is a header file generated by visual studio. Try removing it. Also try searching for things.

answered Oct 25 '12 at 18:02

Jake Sellers

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I didn't down vote it, i don't have the correct reputation yet. I do however appreciate your comment, but sometimes i just want a quick answer and this site has yet to let me down. – binary101 Oct 25 '12 at 18:25

Writing C++ in Xcode 4

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