A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Rational Developer for System z - RDz - v8.5 When a local preprocessor statement is added in the first row of a .pli file (but not related to PL/I preprocessor), the first entry in the outline view displays this statement, whereas only the second line would be expected to be displayed. This custom local preprocessor statement is only used for control purposes, so the statement itself is removed in the local preprocessor internally before compilation. The previous outline view (in RDz V8.0.3.x) does not show this line, so it seems to be a regression issue.
Local fix
Problem summary
Rational Developer for System z - RDz - v8.5 When a local preprocessor statement is added in the first row of a .pli file (but not related to PL/I preprocessor), the first entry in the outline view displays this statement, whereas only the second line would be expected to be displayed. This custom local preprocessor statement is only used for control purposes, so the statement itself is removed in the local preprocessor internally before compilation. The previous outline view (in RDz V8.0.3.x) does not show this line, so it seems to be a regression issue.
Problem conclusion
RDz has been enhanced to handle local preprocessor statement in the first row of a .pli file as described in the APAR description and the PL/I Outline view now displays the correct expected elements. The problem listed in this APAR has been resolved with IBM Rational Developer for System z V8.5.1.1 Fix Pack which is available from the Recommended Fixes support download page: http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2294&uid=swg27006335
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM79669
Reported component name
RD/Z HOST
Reported component ID
5724T0723
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-12-21
Closed date
2013-03-21
Last modified date
2013-03-21
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
RD/Z HOST
Fixed component ID
5724T0723
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
21 March 2013