FIX: GP Fault When Copying Between Two Resource Scripts

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Edition, version 2.0 on these platforms: x86, MIPS

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Resource Browser feature to copy and paste multiply selected resources between two resource scripts, Visual C++ may terminate with a general protection (GP) fault. This problem occurs only if one of the selected resources being copied is a string table, and the resource script being copied to contains a string table.

RESOLUTION

Avoid selecting string tables when doing copy and paste with multiply selected resources.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the products listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was not reproducible in Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Edition, version 4.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Open or create a resource script that contains one or more string tables and at least one other resource. A second resource script must contain at least a string table.

2. Expand all of the resources.

3. Select some or all of the resources including the string table and at least one other resource type. You can use the Shift+mouseclick selection.

4. Copy the resources using either the keyboard commands or by choosing Copy from the Edit menu.

5. Paste the resources into the other script.

6. Click OK to the message box that says "String tables cannot be merged. Open string tables and copy individual strings."