visual studio - How do I set the working directory to the "solution directory" in c++?

Question

I want to set the current directory to the solution directory/configuration name. How do I do that? Can I use the global variables somehow?

Edit: I am trying to read a file and the current directory changes in the middle of the code. I want to change it back.

Answer 1

In Visual Studio 2010:

1. Go to the project properties (rigth click on the project name in the Solution Explorer, then Properties on the pop up menu).
2. Then, under Configuration Properties / Debugging, set Working Directory to $(SolutionDir)$(Configuration).

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