How to open a document in my desktop using c++ codings ?

Question

i want to open a file using c++ .
i have heard that it can be done by using system () start or system () explorer.
plz help ASAP

Answer 1

The code for this will depend on the interpretation of 'open'.

0) open = run a file in the default program.
Command :
string pf; getline(cin,pf);
system("\""+pf+"\""); // Enter the complete path + file name + extension, in pf.

1) open = open folder having the file.
Command :
string pf; getline(cin,pf);
system("explorer \""+pf+"\""); // Enter the complete path + file name + extension, in pf.

Answer 2

thnx for your help