[Boost-users] Re: Using filenames starting with a dot

From: Steven Woolgar (Steven_Woolgar_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-05-28 12:54:40

> I wanted to create a hidden files (for configuration etc) by starting 
> the filename with a dot on a Linux system.
> The following line aborts the program when filename is a std::string 
> starting with a dot:
> 
>  > boost::filesystem::path filename_complete = basepath / filename;
> 
> Are there any tricks for that?

I think in fact an exception is being thrown.  Wrap it in a try
block to find out what is getting thrown.

Once you know, you will find that the code has traits to control
the behavior in regards to non-standard naming conventions.

Woolie