Including Header Files from a Separate Directory in Visual Studio Code

Some users have encountered errors in Visual Studio Code when organizing header files into a separate directory. For instance, moving them to a folder named "include" within their project directory.

To resolve this, we must add the include directory path to the project's Include path in Visual Studio Code. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Open Configuration Settings

• Press Ctrl Shift P to open the Command Palette.
• Type "Edit Configurations" and select it from the list.

Step 2: Locate Include Path

• In the "Edit Configurations" window, locate the "Include Path" field.

Step 3: Add Include Directory Path

• Click inside the "Include Path" field and add the absolute path to your "include" directory. For example:

  C:\Project\include

Step 4: Save Configuration

• Click on the "Save" button to apply the changes and close the window.

Results:

After completing these steps, Visual Studio Code will recognize the header files in the "include" directory and will no longer show errors when using #include statements.