Article: Q241569
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): winnt:5.0,6.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbCompiler kbCPPonly kbVC kbVC500 kbVC500bug kbVC600 kbVC600bug kbDSupport
Last Modified: 07-MAY-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition, versions 5.0, 6.0
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition, versions 5.0, 6.0
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Learning Edition, version 6.0
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SYMPTOMS
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You may get the following error message if you try to perform in-place
initialization of static const integral member data.
error C2258: illegal pure syntax, must be '= 0'
error C2252: 'x' : pure specifier can only be specified for functions
Please refer to the sample in the "More Information Section" for details.
CAUSE
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The compiler does not support in-place initialization of static const integral
member data as specified in the C++ standard (section 9.2) quoted in the
following:
4 - A member-declarator can contain a constant-initializer only if it declares a
static member of integral or enumeration type.
RESOLUTION
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Use one of the following Resolutions:
- Use enum instead of static const int:
enum{x = 3};
- Instantiate the member outside the class:
const int A::x=3;
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the
beginning of this article.
MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior:
The following example demonstrates the error.
//test.cpp
// compiler option needed: none
class A
{
const static int x = 3;
};
Additional query words:
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Keywords : kbCompiler kbCPPonly kbVC kbVC500 kbVC500bug kbVC600 kbVC600bug kbDSupport
Technology : kbVCsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVC500 kbVC600 kbVC32bitSearch kbVC500Search
Version : winnt:5.0,6.0
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbpending
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