Microsoft KB Archive/178726

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

Article ID: 178726

Article Last Modified on 5/13/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 Learning Edition
 * Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Learning Edition
 * Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Visual Basic 5.0 Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Enterprise Edition

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This article was previously published under Q178726



SYMPTOMS
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
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.

