Compiler Error C3634

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'function' : cannot define an abstract method of a managed class

An abstract method can be declared in a managed class, but it cannot be defined.

The following sample generates C3634:

// C3634.cpp
// compile with: /clr
ref class C {
   virtual void f() = 0;
};

void C::f() {   // C3634 - don't define managed class' pure virtual method
}

Managed Extensions for C++

The following sample generates C3634:

// C3634b.cpp
// compile with: /clr:oldSyntax /LD
#using <mscorlib.dll>

__gc class C {
   virtual void f() = 0;
};

void C::f() {   // C3634 - don't define managed class' pure virtual method
}