Problem: How to convert CString into const char * in C++ MFC

Question

How do I convert CString into const char *? I have tried everything found on the internet but I still cant convert them.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

If your application is not Unicode, you can simple typecast to const char *. Use the GetBuffer() method if you need a char * that you can modify.

If your application is Unicode and you really want a char *, then you'll need to convert it. (You can use functions like MultiByteToWideChar().)