FIX: You receive a "type mismatch" error message when you build a C++-based attributed ATL component and you call the ATL component from Visual Basic Scripting Edition in Visual Studio 2005 (919039)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you build a C++-based Active Template Library (ATL) component in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, and you call the ATL component from Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition, you may receive the following error message:
type mismatch
This problem only occurs when the called method has an [in,out] parameter. For example, you may use the following code in the called method: 
id(1), helpstring("method ReturnString")] HRESULT ReturnString([in,out] VARIANT* outstr)

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix 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 hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. 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

This hotfix requires Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.

Restart requirement

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

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other software updates.

The English version of this hotfix 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 item in Control Panel.

32-bit versions

File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
C1.dll14.0.50727.165630,78406-Jun-200617:18x86
C1ast.dll14.0.50727.165774,14406-Jun-200618:04x86
C1xx.dll14.0.50727.1652,277,37606-Jun-200617:18x86
C1xxast.dll14.0.50727.1652,494,46406-Jun-200618:04x86
C1.dll14.0.50725.0528,38407-Jun-200611:09x86
C1xx.dll14.0.50725.02,134,01607-Jun-200611:09x86
C2.dll14.0.50725.01,454,08007-Jun-200611:09x86
Pgort80.dll8.0.50727.16545,05606-Jun-200616:55x86
C1xx.dll14.0.50725.02,134,01607-Jun-200611:09x86
C2.dll14.0.50727.1652,256,89606-Jun-200616:58x86
Pgodb80.dll8.0.50727.16561,44006-Jun-200616:54x86
C1.dll14.0.50727.165589,82406-Jun-200623:21x86
C1xx.dll14.0.50725.02,134,01607-Jun-200611:09x86
C2.dll14.0.50725.01,249,28007-Jun-200611:09x86
C1.dll14.0.50725.0524,28807-Jun-200611:09x86
C1xx.dll14.0.50727.1652,183,16806-Jun-200623:21x86
C2.dll14.0.50727.01,282,04807-Jun-200611:09x86
C1.dll14.0.50727.165581,63206-Jun-200623:21x86
C2.dll14.0.50727.1652,183,16806-Jun-200623:21x86
C1.dll14.0.50725.0528,38407-Jun-200611:09x86
C1xx.dll14.0.50727.1652,179,07206-Jun-200623:21x86
C2.dll14.0.50727.1652,478,08006-Jun-200623:21x86

64-bit version

File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
C1.dll14.0.50727.165976,89606-Jun-200623:21x64
C1xx.dll14.0.50727.1653,904,51206-Jun-200623:21x64
C2.dll14.0.50727.1653,653,63206-Jun-200623:21x64
Pgodb80.dll8.0.50727.16570,14406-Jun-200623:21x64
Pgort80.dll8.0.50727.16539,93606-Jun-200623:21x64

Itanium-architecture version

File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
C1.dll14.0.50727.1651,543,16806-Jun-200616:45IA-64
C1xx.dll14.0.50727.1656,505,98406-Jun-200616:45IA-64
C2.dll14.0.50727.1653,653,63206-Jun-200623:21x64
Pgodb80.dll8.0.50727.165130,04806-Jun-200616:39IA-64
Pgort80.dll8.0.50727.16580,38406-Jun-200616:39IA-64

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, you can use a non-attributed ATL component.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the Standard Terminology That Is Used to Describe Microsoft Software Updates

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/26/2006
Keywords:kbQFE kbhotfixserver kbpubtypekc KB919039 kbAudITPRO kbAudDeveloper
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