Where to save .dat file for C++ programming

[mathnoobie]

Homework Statement

I'm starting my C++ project which requires me to call a file stream and output the data to four other output streams.
Before I start, I want to know if I need to have a .dat file premade and saved somewhere so I can call it or do I just make that file in my code by using ifstream in_stream.open("name.dat");

 

[RoshanBBQ]

If you open a file that does not exist, it will be made.

 

[mathnoobie]

Yes. But I am required to turn in an input file and many output files, I wouldn't even know where those would be saved if I don't know where to save my input file.

 

[RoshanBBQ]

The default place for saving the file (and accessing files) is in the same directory in which the program is executing.

 

[mathnoobie]

Thank you!