Compiler Error C2890

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'class' : a ref class can only have one non-interface base class

A reference class can only have one base class.

The following sample generates C2890:

// C2890.cpp
// compile with: /clr /c
ref class A {};
ref class B {};
ref class C : public A, public B {};   // C2890
ref class D : public A {};   // OK

Managed Extensions for C++

The following sample generates C2890:

// C2890b.cpp
// compile with: /clr:oldSyntax
#using <mscorlib.dll>
__gc class A {};
__gc class B {};

__gc class C : public A, public B {};   // C2890
__gc class D : public A {};   // OK