Re: vectors

Hi Clark,

Thanks for the reply.

>> I have code that uses a standard vector.

>> I get errors that say: ISO forbids declarations of vector with no type.

> That's probably because CW8 did the (non-standard/pre-standard) trick
> of putting everything in the global namespace. vector is in the std
> namespace and as such you'll need to do one of the following:
> 
> 1) Add "using namespace std;" to your file in order to bring in the
> whole std namespace
> 2) Add "using std::vector" in order to just bring in vector
> 3) Use the fully qualified "std::vector" wherever you currently use "vector"
> 
> Personally, #2 is the option that I usually go for (i.e. just pull in
> the symbols that I use).



OK, so I like #2 better, what if I was using vector and list?

Can I do something like: "using std::vector::list"

Or can I just do this when I actually declare and use the vector each time:
"using std::vector <type> vector_name"

-Jason