BUG: Browsing Template Function Definition Goes to Wrong Place

 Last reviewed: July 31, 1997
Article ID: Q147632
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Edition, versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0

SYMPTOMS

Using the shortcut key to jump to the definition of a template function places the cursor at the first use of the function (its instantiation).

No function definition for a template function appears in the browse "Definitions and References" dialog, only function references.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Press F12 (F11 using Visual C++ 2.0 key mapping) to jump to the definition of the function. Instead of going to the definition of the function, you will be taken back to the point where the function was instantiated (that is, the first place the function was used).

Press ALT-F12 (CTRL-F11 using Visual C++ 2.0 key mapping) or choose Browse from the Tools menu. Type the name of your template function in the Browse window, select Definitions and References from the list, and click OK. You will see there is no entry in the Definitions and References box under Definitions. 

Keywords          : vcbuglist400 vcbuglist500 VCGenIss VwbIss kbtool
Version           : 4.0 4.1 4.2 5.0
Platform          : NT WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug

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Last reviewed: July 31, 1997
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