Compiler Error C2494
Visual Studio 2015
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The latest version of this topic can be found at Compiler Error C2494.
keyword' cannot be called from within a filter expression or __finally/finally block
You cannot use keyword in a __finally or finally block.
The following sample generates C2494:
// C2494.cpp
#include <malloc.h>
int main() {
__try {}
__except ( _alloca(100), 1 ) {} // C2494
__try {}
__finally {
_alloca(100); // C2494
}
}
C2494 can also occur when using /clr.
// C2494b.cpp
// compile with: /clr
#include <malloc.h>
int main() {
char * buf;
try {}
catch (char * buf2) {}
finally {
_alloca(100); // C2494
}
}
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