FIX: >251 Character Lines in Workbench Cause Random Behavior (116374)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual Workbench for Windows, when used with:
- Microsoft Visual C++ 1.51
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition 2.0
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition 2.1
This article was previously published under Q116374 SYMPTOMS
The Microsoft Visual Workbench does not allow a user to type more than 251
characters on a single line. Depending on the version, the Visual Workbench
will either truncate the line past the 251 character limit or ask if the
offending line(s) should be wrapped onto the next line. This behavior can
cause problems in resource files (.RC files) or other project files in
which the addition of a carriage return is undesirable.
In Visual C++ for Windows versions 1.0, 1.5 and 1.51, it is possible to
load a file with more than 251 characters on a single line. In this case
unexpected results can occur, including the following:
- A search-and-replace on the >251-character line may result in a
general protection fault.
-or-
- Editing the >251-character line may change the color of the
background or text in the edit window.
RESOLUTION
To work around the problem, you must shorten line length to 251
characters or less.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the products listed at the
beginning of this article. This problem was fixed in Microsoft Visual C++,
32-bit Edition, version 4.0.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 8/16/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbfix kbide KB116374 |
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