A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
limits header gives the double limit instead of the long double limit
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: C++ users looking for the maximum exponent * * for long doubles in IEEE mode * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The limits header is designed for AIX * * where long double and double have the * * same number of bits for the exponent * * field. This does not work for true * * IEEE long double support. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Use the C header. * **************************************************************** N/A
Problem conclusion
Only limit the exponent setting of long double to be the same as double to HEX format floating point or to AIX.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH22365
Reported component name
C/C++ FOR MVS
Reported component ID
56551210A
Reported release
7B0
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2020-02-19
Closed date
2020-02-20
Last modified date
2020-04-02
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
UI68030 PH30363
Modules/Macros
CRTE128N CRTEC128 CRTEC64 CRTIB013
Fix information
Fixed component name
ANSI C++ CLASS
Fixed component ID
568819807
Applicable component levels
R7B0 PSY UI68030
UP20/03/31 P F003
Fix is available
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Document Information
Modified date:
10 October 2020