FIX: New Class Added in ATLWizard Removes Edit Interface Setting (167339)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition 5.0
This article was previously published under Q167339

SYMPTOMS

When you add the New Class to an ATL project, the Wizard removes settings on the edit interface.

RESOLUTION

When you add a new class object, make sure that interface attributes are set correctly in the New Class dialog box before you click OK. If you add the class with the incorrect attributes, you need to edit the header and the idl file manually.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was corrected in Visual C++ version 6.0 for Windows.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Create a new ATL project using the AppWizard.
  2. Get the context menu and click New Class.
  3. Enter a name for the class. NOTE: The Edit button is not initially enabled.
  4. Click Change, and then Cancel Out to activate the Edit button.
  5. Click Custom Interface.
  6. Clear the Aggregatable check box.
  7. Click Edit, and then Cancel Out.
Observe that the Wizard changed the interface type back to dual, and turned Aggregatable back on.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/17/2003
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbVC600fix kbwizard KB167339
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