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chipperMDW
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The fstream classes take an optional parameter to specify a mode to open a file in. One of these is ios::binary. That will allow you to read and write binary files.
These classes also have read and write member functions that do low-level, non-formatted I/O, which is probably what you want to use. Look in any C++ library reference for the details.
Since you picked this forum, I assume you're working on Windows. If that's true, the above is relevant. If you're working on a Unix-like system, though, there's no difference between opening a binary file and a text file.
These classes also have read and write member functions that do low-level, non-formatted I/O, which is probably what you want to use. Look in any C++ library reference for the details.
Since you picked this forum, I assume you're working on Windows. If that's true, the above is relevant. If you're working on a Unix-like system, though, there's no difference between opening a binary file and a text file.
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Cagliostro
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why don't you try to see by yourself?
Ion Filipski
Ion Filipski
chipperMDW
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Here's a hint:
The copy command works exactly the way you intend to write your program.
The copy command works exactly the way you intend to write your program.
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Hi Chip!
Lol!!!
Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor!
The copy command you're talking about, is it using a dos command to copy? Id rather learn the binary way.
Anyway, as im typing this, Im still looking for answers.
I have a feeling this will take days, and I wont rest until I squeeze it out of you guys and gals!
If anyone has ever done this before, could you please confirm this for me. I havent found a solution to confirm this yet.
My Question,
C++ uses the ifstream and ofstream to read and write text files. To my understanding, C++ can read in binary mode also. Suppose I use C++ to read the binary value of any file, for example, a zip file in this case. Then take the values that it read and create a new file. Now, if I try to unzip the new file, will it work? Ultimately, will it be identical to the original file?
Thankx in advance.
Lol!!!
Lend me some sugar, I am your neighbor!
The copy command you're talking about, is it using a dos command to copy? Id rather learn the binary way.
Anyway, as im typing this, Im still looking for answers.
I have a feeling this will take days, and I wont rest until I squeeze it out of you guys and gals!
If anyone has ever done this before, could you please confirm this for me. I havent found a solution to confirm this yet.
My Question,
C++ uses the ifstream and ofstream to read and write text files. To my understanding, C++ can read in binary mode also. Suppose I use C++ to read the binary value of any file, for example, a zip file in this case. Then take the values that it read and create a new file. Now, if I try to unzip the new file, will it work? Ultimately, will it be identical to the original file?
Thankx in advance.
>Ultimately, will it be identical to the original file?
Why wouldn't it be?
I've got a feeling you've got a long way to go.
Forums like this isn't a very effective way to learn about all of the basics of computing.
Give a hoot - read a book!
/Per
"It was a work of art, flawless, sublime. A triumph equaled only by its monumental failure."
Why wouldn't it be?
I've got a feeling you've got a long way to go.
Forums like this isn't a very effective way to learn about all of the basics of computing.
Give a hoot - read a book!
/Per
"It was a work of art, flawless, sublime. A triumph equaled only by its monumental failure."
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