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Compiler Warning (level 4) C4487

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'derived_class_function' : matches inherited non-virtual method 'base_class_function' but is not explicitly marked 'new'

A function in a derived class has the same signature as a non-virtual base class function. C4487 reminds you that the derived class function does not override the base class function. Explicitly mark the derived class function as new to resolve this warning.

For more information, see new (new slot in vtable).

Example

The following sample generates C4487.

// C4487.cpp
// compile with: /W4 /clr
using namespace System;
public ref struct B {
   void f() { Console::WriteLine("in B::f"); }
   void g() { Console::WriteLine("in B::g"); }
};

public ref struct D : B {
   void f() { Console::WriteLine("in D::f"); }   // C4487
   void g() new { Console::WriteLine("in D::g"); }   // OK
};

int main() {
   B ^ a = gcnew D;
   // will call base class functions
   a->f();
   a->g();
}