FIX: VBScript Macro Names Cannot Contain MBCS Characters (186906)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Learning Edition 6.0
This article was previously published under Q186906

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to record a macro with a name that contains a Multi-Byte Character Set (MBCS) character, an error appears.

RESOLUTION

Use only single-byte characters to name a macro.

STATUS

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

A Developer Studio macro is a Visual Basic Scripting Edition subroutine that contains VBScript commands and takes no parameters. The macro begins with a Sub statement, continues with VBScript commands that automate tasks in Developer Studio, and ends with an End Sub statement.

A macro needs a name before you record it or write it manually. When complete, the macro is stored in a text file known as a macro file (.dsm).

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. On the Tools menu, click Macro.
  2. If a message box appears, click OK.
  3. In the Macro File list, select a macro file. If no macro file exists, click Options, and then click New File.
  4. In the Macro Name box, enter a new name for the macro. Use at least one MBCS character.
  5. Click Record.

    Note: You cannot record a macro that already exists or record to a file that is read-only.
An error dialog appears indicating the macro name is invalid.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/10/2003
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbNoUpdate KB186906
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