Variable cannot be initialized with non-array type '<elementname>'

A variable that is declared as an array must be initialized with an array value.

' Not valid.  
' The following line causes this error when executed with Option Strict off.  
' Dim arrayVar1() = 10  

Error ID: BC36536

To correct this error

  • Initialize the array variable with an array value:

    ' With Option Strict off.  
    Dim arrayVar2() = {1, 2, 3}  
    ' With Option Strict on.  
    Dim arrayVar3() As Integer = {1, 2, 3}