Compiler Error C2041

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The latest version of this topic can be found at Compiler Error C2041.

illegal digit 'character' for base 'number'

The specified character is not a valid digit for the base (such as octal or hex).

The following sample generates C2041:

// C2041.cpp  
int i = 081;   // C2041  8 is not a base 8 digit  

Possible resolution:

// C2041b.cpp  
// compile with: /c  
int j = 071;