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