Functions with the same name

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I'm trying to use a function called bind(), this function is included in WinSock2.h. However, when I "go to definition" of the function VS leads me to another file.

So, the bind() function I'm trying to use is in:

c:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\8.1\Include\um\WinSock2.h

But VS it taking the function from:

c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 12.0\VC\include\functional

How can I "force" VS to use the function I want?

Have you added the path `c:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\8.1\Include\um\WinSock2.h` in include path of the VS? There must be a setting to provide custom include path in VS. — Gaurav Pathak, Jan 24 '18 at 11:31
Stop doing `using namespace std;` and/or change `bind()` to `::bind()` — Richard Critten, Jan 24 '18 at 11:31
Definitely stop `using namespace`. If the *IDE* gets confused, imagine the poor maintenance coder encountering your code in a couple of years... — DevSolar, Jan 24 '18 at 11:36
Possible duplicate of [Why is "using namespace std" considered bad practice?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1452721/why-is-using-namespace-std-considered-bad-practice) — UKMonkey, Jan 24 '18 at 11:38

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 24 '18 at 11:41

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In C++ header file <functional> includes std::bind function.

So If u want to use your own bind function, u don't have to write using namespace std.

Because VS understands your bind function as std::bind of namespace std.

C++ reference of bind function is here.

answered Jan 24 '18 at 11:41

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Searching in "entire solution" didn't find any `using namespace std`. Still, the problem was related with the namespaces. So using global namespace (`::bind()`) solved my problem. Thks – enekow Jan 24 '18 at 14:01

Functions with the same name

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