using a struct from a different file in a header

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I have defined a struct (let call it test) in file a.h, this struct should be used by many files. In the file b.h I need to use this struct, but not as a pointer (struct test a[32] and not struct test* a) as one of the attributes of another struct (let call it test_container). but I'm receiving error: array type has incomplete element type. I'm guessing it happening because the compiler does not know the test struct, so it can't determent how much space does test_container required. so I'm trying to add #include <a.h> in b.h, but then I'm receiving fatal error: a.h: No such file or directory. both files are in the same directory. what is the problem?

post code rather than a description of code. It's much easier to read, and more accurate. That said, you should probably #include "a.h" — Christian Gibbons
– Christian Gibbons, Commented Apr 28, 2020 at 16:04

Welgriv · Accepted Answer · 2020-04-28 16:10:32Z

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Use #include "a.h" to include your own .h.

By the way you should post real code instead of description.

answered Apr 28, 2020 at 16:10

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