Article: Q163364
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): 4.0 4.1 4.2
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbcode kbCompiler kbCPPonly kbVC kbVC500fix
Last Modified: 30-JUL-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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When you try to use a typedef class name defined local to another class, the
following internal compiler error occurs:
C:\code\cust2\Test.cpp(20) : fatal error C1001: INTERNAL COMPILER
ERROR (compiler file 'msc1.cpp', line 1089) Please choose the
Technical Support command on the Visual C++ Help menu, or open
the Technical Support help file for more information
RESOLUTION
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Declare the typedef statement outside class scope to resolve this problem.
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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Sample Code
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/* Compile options needed: none
*/
class Alpha_Helper
{
int x;
};
class Alpha
{
public:
typedef Alpha_Helper Helper;
};
class Beta : public Alpha::Helper
{
int b;
};
Additional query words: kbVC420bug kbDSupport
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Keywords : kbcode kbCompiler kbCPPonly kbVC kbVC500fix
Technology : kbVCsearch kbAudDeveloper kbCVCComp
Version : 4.0 4.1 4.2
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix
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