BUG: Object References Might Not Be Released Properly

RESOLUTION

Assign the function's return value to a local variable, regardless of whether or not it is needed.

Example

The class clsMyObject has a function called MyVariantFunction that returns a Variant:

   Public Function MyVariantFunction() As Variant
				

If the return result of the function is not needed, calling the function without assigning the return value might cause new threads to be created:

   Public Sub TestFunction()
      clsMyObject.MyVariantFunction
   End Sub
				

To avoid the unnecessary creation of threads, assign the function's return value to a local variable, regardless of whether or not it is needed:

   Public Sub TestFunction()
      Dim vReturnValue As Variant

      ' Although this will not be used, it guarantees proper dereferencing.
      vReturnValue = clsMyObject.MyVariantFunction
   End Sub