PRB: Error Message "User-defined Type Not Defined" (178726)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual Basic Learning Edition for Windows 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Learning Edition for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows 6.0
This article was previously published under Q178726

SYMPTOMS

The following error message displays on the code line that dimensions a user-defined variable:
"Compile Error
User-defined type not defined"

CAUSE

The most common cause of this error message is the Object library that contains the variable information was not referenced in the project.

RESOLUTION

To correct this error, reference the Object library in your project.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Use the following steps to reference the Object library in your project:

  1. From the Project menu, click References. The References dialog box appears.
  2. Check the appropriate object library in the Available References list box. If your object library is not in the list, click the Browse button to add the file.

REFERENCES

If you are trying to use the object library from a custom ActiveX DLL file, the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base shows you how to register the file:

173407 HOWTO: Register Your Custom ActiveX DLL from a Client

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/13/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB178726
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