Article: Q179273
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): 5.0,5.0sp1,5.0sp2,5.0sp3,6.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbVC500bug kbVC600bug kbNoUpdate
Last Modified: 11-FEB-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition, versions 5.0, 5.0sp1, 5.0sp2, 5.0sp3, 6.0
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition, versions 5.0, 5.0sp1, 5.0sp2, 5.0sp3, 6.0
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Learning Edition, version 6.0
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SYMPTOMS
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The compiler generates the following errors when compiling the sample code shown
below (the code initializes a static data member of a template class):
C2059: syntax error : syntax error : 'string'
C2063: 'identifier' : 'r' : not a function
C2040: 'operator' : 'r' : 'class Register (void)' differs in levels of
indirection from 'class Register'
RESOLUTION
==========
To work around this problem, use the assignment operator when initializing the
static data member of a template class.
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 problem was corrected in Microsoft Visual C++ .NET.
MORE INFORMATION
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The following sample code demonstrates the problem and the workaround:
/* Compile options needed: none
*/
#include <stdio.h>
class Register {
public:
Register( const char* class_name )
{ printf("In Register ctor for class %s.\n", class_name); }
~Register()
{ printf("In Register dtor.\n"); }
};
template<class T>
class Base {
public:
static Register r;
};
template<class T>
Register Base<T>::r( "Base<T>" ); //Cause of C2059, C2063 and C2040
// To work around the problem, comment the line above and
// uncomment the following line:
// Register Base<T>::r = Register("Base<T>");
int main() {
return 0;
}
Additional query words: initializer
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Keywords : kbVC500bug kbVC600bug kbNoUpdate
Technology : kbVCsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVC500 kbVC600 kbVC32bitSearch kbVC500SP1 kbVC500SP2 kbVC500SP3 kbVC500Search
Version : :5.0,5.0sp1,5.0sp2,5.0sp3,6.0
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix
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