APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Rational Developer for i (RDI) 9.6 can get into a locked up user interface state and be non-responsive when it is restarted after shutting down with source editors left open for RPG and DSPF or PRTF source, and when there is no saved password for the host connection. It gets into a deadlock situation where both editors want to prompt for the host logon password. To avoid getting into this, always close any edit sessions for DSPF or PRTF source such as Screen Designer or Report Designer before stopping RDI.
Local fix
With RDI stopped, delete the local cached copy of the DSPF/PRTF source that was an open editor in the RDI workspace before starting RDI. If there is concern about losing source changes, then first save a backup copy of the file in another location. When RDI is restarted, respond with selecting Close to the dialog prompt for File Not Accessible. The file to delete, and backup as required, can be found at <your-workspace-path>\RemoteSystemsTempFiles\<your-hostname>\QSY S.LIB\<your-lib>.LIB\<your-file>.FILE
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * ILE RPG developers using RDi to edit RPGLE and DSPF or PRTF * * source. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * Closing and restarting RDI with RPG and Screen Designer * * editors open locks up RDI on a logon prompt deadlock. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** RDI locks up when restarted with RPG and Screen Designer editors open with no saved password, getting gin to a logon prompt deadlock between the two editors.
Problem conclusion
This problem is fixed in the RDi 9.6.0.12 update.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
SE77334
Reported component name
RDI RPG AND COB
Reported component ID
5724Y99RC
Reported release
960
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2022-02-25
Closed date
2022-08-28
Last modified date
2022-08-28
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
Editor
Fix information
Fixed component name
RDI RPG AND COB
Fixed component ID
5724Y99RC
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 August 2022