Declaring an Array with a Const Parameter

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I want to create an array in a function using an integer that I pass. The compiler requires that I use a contant value, so I am trying to use the following:

 

void WriteData(const int count)
{
int levelArray[count];
}

 

What happens is the compiler gives me an error and tells me that count isnt a constant.

 

However, when I try this:

 

void WriteData()
{
const int count = 5;
int levelArray[count];
}

 

it compiles fine.

 

Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?