A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
8.1 critical patch which had been installed carries a new DsDesign.exe but fails to include a required dependent dll (IBM.DataStage.DiffApi.dll) which is the reason we are seeing a crash when hitting the View button
Local fix
This fix is included in 8.0.1 fixpack 3
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: DataStage **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Diff (Job Comparison) in DataStage would crash the Designer when user clicks the "View" button in the Comparison Report. **************************************************************** RECOMMENDATION: install patch JR35214 ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Added missing dependency Crash also happened with Annotation objects - fixed code to support these objects as these do not have input/output pins With these changes in place - crash is avoided.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR35214
Reported component name
INFO SRVR PLATF
Reported component ID
5724Q3612
Reported release
810
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2009-12-22
Closed date
2010-01-25
Last modified date
2010-12-09
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
INFO SRVR PLATF
Fixed component ID
5724Q3612
Applicable component levels
R810 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
12 October 2021