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JR56063: "RUN-TIME ERROR '6': OVERFLOW" WHEN THEY VIEW A LOG FILE AND EXPAND THE POPUP TO WIDE.

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • Ø
    "Run-time error '6': Overflow" when they view a log file and
    expand the popup to wide.
    
    For example, if they double click on the log to display it and
    then widen the popup that
    displays the varibles theyI will get the error.
    
    Also note when you click ok on the error, all of director will
    close.
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    USERS AFFECTED:
    The problem on impacts multi-screen environments where the
    director spans multiple screens.
    ****************************************************************
    PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
    When opening a log detail entry and enlarging the window to
    span multiple screens the application will crash with an
    overflow error. The problem is caused by the use of Integer
    types in the resize code.
    ****************************************************************
    RECOMMENDATION:
    If this functionality is desired then the provided patch
    will have to be installed on the client.
    ****************************************************************
    

Problem conclusion

  • The problem was resolved by changing the Integer variables for
    screen resizing to Longs
    

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    JR56063

  • Reported component name

    WIS DATASTAGE

  • Reported component ID

    5724Q36DS

  • Reported release

    B50

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt / Xsystem

  • Submitted date

    2016-06-03

  • Closed date

    2016-06-15

  • Last modified date

    2016-06-15

  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    WIS DATASTAGE

  • Fixed component ID

    5724Q36DS

Applicable component levels

  • RB50 PSY

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 October 2021