FIX: You receive a "source array" error message when you build a project that contains a Windows Forms form on a computer that has the .NET Framework 1.1 installed (885919)

SYMPTOMS

If you add a control to a Microsoft Windows Form, and the control has a property type of double, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following when you build the solution:

At least one element in the source array could not be cast down to the destination array type.

This problem occurs on a computer that has the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 installed. The error occurs if the double property is set to a large value that appears in the code as scientific notation.

RESOLUTION

Software update information

A supported software update is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This software update may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 service pack that contains this software update.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the software update. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

You must have the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 installed to apply this software update.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this software update.

Software update replacement information

This software update does not replace any other software updates.

File information

The English version of this software update has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

   Date         Time   Version        Size       File name
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   22-Mar-2005  16:13  1.1.4322.2309  1,703,936  System.design.dll