Problem displaying string

[Ciralia]

I have 2 string variables within a struct. Later in a function of the struct, I define the variables such as...

string S1;

//within function
S1 = "Hello";

Then when I try to cout the value of the strings later like this...

cout << S1;

I get an error about the << operator not being defined. Anyone know how to solve this? I did include iostream, and string also.

 

[kelek]

The string class does not have a << operator. To get this to work (without explaining why), try using:

cout << S1.c_str();

The class &quot;string&quot; is a type of the class &quot;basic_string&quot;. In VC++ help files (at least for 6.0) look in the Index under &quot;string&quot;, then select the option of &quot;C/C++ Languages and C++ Libraries&quot;. It should give a description there of how it's defined, along with links to basic_string and it's header file with all the operators you can use for it.

If you want a more robust string class and you are already using MFC, try using the CString class. It's much more user friendly and supports &quot;cout << S1;&quot; if S1 is of type CString.

Enjoy,

Kelek

 

[Ciralia]

Thank you that worked.