std::cin.ignore(std::numeric_limits::max(), '\n') error when using #include

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In Visual Studio 2010 Pro, I get a compile error stating "expected an identifier" on the max() portion of the command. It seems that in the windows.h header file there is a max(a,b) identifier and the compiler wants to use that.

I tried to use #include <limits> as well, but that did not fix the problem.

Is there anyway to get around this?

another duplicate [macro “max” requires 2 arguments, but only 1 given](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/518517/macro-max-requires-2-arguments-but-only-1-given) — jrok, Jun 27 '12 at 23:51

score 13 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 27 '12 at 22:48

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The <windows.h> header has had the min() and max() macros since time immemorial, and they frequently cause problems with C++. Fortunately, you can disable them by adding #define NOMINMAX before including <windows.h>.

answered Jun 27 '12 at 22:48

Ross Smith

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Your answer is better than mine. – John Dibling Jun 27 '12 at 22:49

std::cin.ignore(std::numeric_limits::max(), '\n') error when using #include

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