How to input a file when I do not know the name

[Maxi Samson]

I know how to read in text files when I know the name ("input.txt", etc.) and in the past when I did not know the name I would prompt the user to input it. But in this assignment meant it does not allow me to do either. Is there a way for my program to check for a text file in the project folder or something? It's my teacher's first year and he is being quite vague. I can post my code if anyone wants to see it.

[TarikNeaj]

Whether or not this is possible (I dont actually know), you should firstly email your teacher and ask him to clarify the assignment.

[jlb]

Perhaps input redirection or command line arguments?

[SamuelAdams]

I would google it, lots of examples

[Duthomhas]

TarikNeaj + 1
Ask your teacher for clarification. A good way to put it would be something like:

"My understanding is that I am not allowed to ask the user for the input file name. I don't understand how I am supposed to get it from him unless I ask. Is there a way that you want me to do this?"

Hope this helps.