What is "stdafx.h" for in VS.Net?

[Darren]

I just want do some console C++ programs. Do I still need this wield
header"stdafx.h"? Thanks

[Gianni Mariani]

Darren wrote:

I just want do some console C++ programs. Do I still need this wield
header"stdafx.h"? Thanks

The C++ standard knows nothing about stdafx.h. This is a vendor
specific extension you'll need to talk to vendor based news groups about.

I usually turn off "pre-compiled headers" and remove the include for
stdafx.h as they have caused more trouble than they are worth. (IMHO).

Standard C++ knows nothing about "Console" applications, they are all
the same.

If it is a standard C++ compiler, you don't need to include anything.
e.g.
-----------------------------
int main()
{
}
-----------------------------

Should compile and run. (won't do much)

[Richard Cavell]

On 12/3/05 3:15 AM, Darren wrote:

I just want do some console C++ programs. Do I still need this wield
header"stdafx.h"? Thanks

It shouldn't make a difference whether you include it or not. It's
Microsoft's way of precompiling headers - that is, it's a way of
speeding up compilation. Just leave it there and ignore it.

[DHOLLINGSWORTH2]

"Darren" <xl*****@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I just want do some console C++ programs. Do I still need this wield
header"stdafx.h"? Thanks

STDAFX.H , is, I beleive - becuase i never encountered it until, a MicroSoft
thing.
You get it automatically when you create a new project, just cut the info
out and drop in your own header file. You are not required to use this file,
"stdafx.h"
..