Many syntax errors and type specifier errors occur when you try to build a DirectX-based C++ application in Visual Studio 2005 (908269)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Express Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System Architect Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System Developer Edition
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System Team Foundation:
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you try to build a Microsoft DirectX-based C++ application in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, many syntax errors and type specifier errors occur.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the DirectX include file directive is located before the Microsoft Windows include file directive. For example, in the following code example, the DirectX include file directive is incorrectly located before the Windows include file directive.

#include <d3dx9.h>

#include <windows.h>

Note This problem may occur after you use the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the application to Visual Studio 2005, and the order of the include file directives was changed before the conversion.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, put the DirectX include file directive after the Windows include file directive.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about DirectX-based applications, visit the DirectX Developer Center at the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/directx/default.aspx

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	2/10/2006
Keywords:	kbDirectXSDK kbCompiler kbtshoot kbprb KB908269 kbAudDeveloper