Article: Q148704
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): 4.0 4.1 4.2
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbCompiler kbCPPonly kbLangCPP kbVC kbVC500fix
Last Modified: 03-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- The C/C++ Compiler (CL.EXE), included with:
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions, versions 4.0, 4.1
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition, version 4.2
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition, version 4.2
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SYMPTOMS
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Any attempt to use the keyword 'template' within a class definition results in
the following two errors:
error C2059: syntax error : 'template'
error C2238: unexpected token(s) preceding ';'
RESOLUTION
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The resolution will vary according to the circumstances. For example, when
declaring a template function to be a friend of a non-template class, find
another way to manipulate the members of the class; for example, declare them to
be public instead of private or provide public access member functions.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the
beginning of this article. This bug was corrected in Visual C++ version 5.0.
MORE INFORMATION
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Examples where you need to use the keyword template within a class definition
include:
- Declaring a template function to be a friend of a non-template class.
- Declaring a template class to be a friend of a non-template class.
- Declaring a template function as a member of a non-template class.
Sample Code
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/* Compile options needed: None
This sample illustrates the case of declaring a template function
to be a friend of a non-template class.
*/
class A;
template <class T> void f(T, A *a) { a->x; }
class A {
private:
int x;
template <class T> friend void f(T, A*);
};
Additional query words: kbVC400bug 10.0 10.00 10.1 10.10 10.20
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Keywords : kbCompiler kbCPPonly kbLangCPP kbVC kbVC500fix
Technology : kbVCsearch kbAudDeveloper kbCVCComp
Version : 4.0 4.1 4.2
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix
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