BUG: Using Referenced Integer to Access Array Generates CXX0034

• The integrated debugger included with: - Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions, versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0

SYMPTOMS

The Visual C++ debugger generates the following error while using a referenced integer to access array.

   "Error: CXX0034: types incompatible with operator"

RESOLUTION

The workaround is not to use referenced integer a[i] to access array as shown in the sample. Use index value instead, as a[1].

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

Build the following sample with debug information:

   //test.cpp
   int func(int& i, int a[])
     {
      return 0;
     }

   int main(void)
     {
     int a[] = {1, 2, 3};
     int  i = 1;
     func(i, a);// SET A BREAKPOINT HERE
       return 0;
     }