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Q251116: BUG: Source Files Not Compiled When Header Files Are Modified

Article: Q251116
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): winnt:5.0,6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbCompiler kbide kbVC kbVC500 kbVC500bug kbVC600 kbVC600bug kbDSupport kbGrpDSTools
Last Modified: 07-MAY-2001

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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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When modifying a header file and then compiling the project, the source files
that include the modified header are not recompiled.

CAUSE
=====

This can happen if the Intermediate files edit box, which is on the General tab
accessible from Settings on the Project menu, is left blank.

RESOLUTION
==========

If you want the intermediate files to be placed in the project directory, place
a

  .

-or-

  .\ 

in the Intermediate files edit box on the General tab of Settings under the
Project menu.

STATUS
======

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

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

Unless you use an absolute path for intermediate and output files, directories
entered are relative to the project directory. The project directory is defined
as the directory that contains the project's .dsp file.

Steps to Reproduce Behavior
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1. Create a default MFC AppWizard project.

2. Select Settings from the Project menu.

3. Select the General tab.

4. Clear the Intermediate files edit box and click OK.

5. Build the project.

6. Open a header file contained in the project and modify it.

7. Build the project again.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbCompiler kbide kbVC kbVC500 kbVC500bug kbVC600 kbVC600bug kbDSupport kbGrpDSTools 
Technology        : kbVCsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVC500 kbVC600 kbVC32bitSearch kbVC500Search
Version           : winnt:5.0,6.0
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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