A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as fixed if next.
Error description
While the LIKE keywords are resolved properly for subfields of external data structures, if a subfield or standalone field is defined LIKE a field defined in an external record format, it will appear as type Unknown(0) in the outline view. This will also affect hover functionality.
Local fix
Switch to using the old static outline view by unchecking the 'Update the Outline view when text is changed in the editor' preference under Remote Systems-> Remote Systems LPEX Editor-> IBM i Parsers-> ILE RPG.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: RD Power users who edit RPGLE source using * * the live outline view. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: RPGLE live outline view does not * * resolve attributes of fields defined * * LIKE external file fields. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** On the RPG Live Outline view, data structure subfield or standalone fields defined with the LIKE keyword which target a field defined in an external record format will show the data type incorrectly as 'Unknown(0)' in the outline view. This will also affect hover functionality. Fields with LIKE which target a subfield of an external data structure are shown with the correct data type. This problem is fixed in RDi 9.0.
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
SE54842
Reported component name
RPG/COBOL DEV T
Reported component ID
5724Y9901
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED FIN
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-02-12
Closed date
2013-06-19
Last modified date
2013-06-19
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Fix information
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
19 June 2013