Q179271: FIX: C1001 Error for More Than One Explicit Instantiation

Article: Q179271
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): 5.0,6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbtemplate kbCompiler kbVC500bug kbVC600bug kbNoUpdate
Last Modified: 11-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition, versions 5.0, 6.0 
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition, versions 5.0, 6.0 
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Learning Edition, version 6.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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The error C1001 is produced when more than one explicit instantiation of member
template function is implemented. The compiler generates the following error
message:

  test.cpp(13) : fatal error C1001: INTERNAL COMPILER ERROR

  (compiler file 'msc1.cpp', line 1188)
  Please choose the Technical Support command on the Visual C++ Help menu, or
  open the Technical Support help file for more information

CAUSE
=====

Member template implementation is not supported in this product.

RESOLUTION
==========

Do not use explicit instantiation for class member template functions.

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

This problem was corrected in Microsoft Visual C++ .NET.

MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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The following sample code produces the error message described in the SYMPTOMS
section:

  // test.cpp
  #include <iostream.h>
  lass A
  {
  public:
    template <class T> int getit(int i , T * it )
    {
       cout << "template getit\n" ;
       return i;
    }
  // explicit instantiations
  template  int getit(int i, double * it);

  template   int getit (int i, char * it);// C1001 error on this line
  };


Additional query words: ICE

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbtemplate kbCompiler kbVC500bug kbVC600bug kbNoUpdate 
Technology        : kbVCsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVC500 kbVC600 kbVC32bitSearch kbVC500Search
Version           : :5.0,6.0
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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