ifstream >> string???

[persres]

Hi,
The following code doesnt compile.

int main()
{
ifstream ftext;
string word;
vector <string> vs;
ftext.open("data.txt");
if (!ftext)
exit (-1);
while (ftext>>word) // as long as sizeof hasn't been reached
{
vs.push_back(word); //copy word to vector
}
}

(Taken from - http://www.devx.com/tips/Tip/14354).

The main problem is ftext>>word. Why cant I read an ifstream into a
string?.

I have visual studio 2008. Is there any reason why such an overload is
not provided?
Or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks

 

[persres]

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Yes, you failed to provide the complete program (esp. include statements)
as well as the actual error message. However, my crystal ball tells me
you are missing an #include <string> line. Hint: read the manual to find
out which header must be included for the operator you are using.

Oh. I am sorry. I am coming to C++ after a few years and I just
screwed up. That was silly.
Thanks