BUG: Editing Compiled Resource Causes Them to Dissappear

• Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions, versions 5.0, 6.0

SYMPTOMS

Strings in a combo box disappear when the executable is opened as a resource in Visual Studio.

RESOLUTION

Place all strings in a string table and dynamically load string resources.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

1. Create a MFC dialog-based application.



2. Add a combo box.



3. Add values to the combo box (String 1, String 2, String 3). To add strings:
   
   
   1. Click Properties on the combo box menu.
   
   
   
   2. Click the data tab.
   
   
   
   3. Enter data in box.
   
   
   
   NOTE: Each data entry must be followed by CTRL+ENTER to separate the items.



4. Build the exe.



5. Open the exe as a resource.



6. Save the exe.



7. Run the exe and click the drop down.

Additional query words: combobox dropdown

Keywords : kbEditor kbide kbResource kbResourceEd kbVC500bug kbVC600bug kbGrpDSTools
Version : WINNT:5.0,6.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug