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Q178726: PRB: Error Message "User-defined Type Not Defined"

Article: Q178726
Product(s): Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbGrpDSVB
Last Modified: 11-JAN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual Basic Learning Edition for Windows, versions 5.0, 6.0 
- Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows, versions 5.0, 6.0 
- Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows, versions 5.0, 6.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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The following error message displays on the code line that dimensions a
user-defined variable:

  "Compile Error
  User-defined type not defined"

CAUSE
=====

The most common cause of this error message is the Object library that contains
the variable information was not referenced in the project.

RESOLUTION
==========

To correct this error, reference the Object library in your project.

STATUS
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
================

Use the following steps to reference the Object library in your project:

1. From the Project menu, click References. The References dialog box appears.

2. Check the appropriate object library in the Available References list box. If
  your object library is not in the list, click the Browse button to add the
  file.

REFERENCES
==========

If you are trying to use the object library from a custom ActiveX DLL file, the
following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base shows you how to register the
file:

  Q173407 HOWTO: Register Your Custom ActiveX DLL from a Client

Additional query words: kbVBp500 kbVBp600 kbVBp kbdsd kbDSupport kbCompiler

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Keywords          : kbGrpDSVB 
Technology        : kbVBSearch kbAudDeveloper kbZNotKeyword6 kbZNotKeyword2 kbVB500Search kbVB600Search kbVBA500 kbVBA600 kbVB500 kbVB600
Issue type        : kbprb

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