inputing a text file into a 2D array

[taylor14141414]

I need help with this function for my program. I'm suppose to load this image from a text file into a 2D array. I'm not sure how to do it withot skipping whitespaces.
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this is what I have so far:
void loadPlayer (char shipImage[5][7])
{
ifstream inData;

inData.open ("player.txt");

}

[hamsterman]

inData.get() won't skip anything.