Class Designer does not work with C++ projects in Visual Studio 2005 (919650)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System Architect Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System Developer Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System Team Foundation:
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System Test Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you try to add a class diagram to a project that is based on C++ in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, the Class Diagram option may not appear in the Template pane of the Add New Item dialog box.

Note You do not experience this problem with projects that are based on Microsoft Visual C# .NET, Microsoft Visual Basic .NET, or Microsoft Visual J# .NET.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because Class Designer in Visual Studio 2005 does not support projects that are based on C++.

MORE INFORMATION

Class Designer is a new visual designer that is available in all editions of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, except for Visual Studio 2005 Express editions. Class Designer lets you perform the following functions:

Visualize the structure of classes and their relationships.
Create new classes by using a visual design environment.
Refactor classes easily.

For more information about the Class Designer, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-US/library/33864ckt(VS.80).aspx

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	7/5/2006
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