Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Env: Pcom 13.0.0, 13.0.1 Japanese Windows 10, Window 7 In PCOM 13.0.0, 13.0.1, the margin setting (User_Left_Margin =) and (User_Top_Margin =) does not work for 5250 DBCS host printer sessions. Is this correct behavior? If not, please correct PCOM13 to the correct behavior.
Local fix
Check Best Fit Scaling checkbox on the Text tab of 5250 host printer session Page Setup.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * IBM Personal Communications users of DBCS Printer session * * Top & Left Margin functionality * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * Top and Left Margin functionality fails in 5250 printer * * session in DBCS environment * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Steps to recreate the problem: 1. In DBCS environment, launch PCOMM 5250 Display session with an associated printer session 2. In Printer session, traverse to File->Page Setup->Orientation Tab 3. Enter values for Top and Left Margin and click OK 4. Perform print job using the display session User entered Top and Left margin values do not get applied to the print job.
Problem conclusion
Issue was a result of Top and Left Margin functionality depending on Use Best Fit scaling feature. For Top and Left Margins to function, Use Best Fit scaling option has to be checked. PCSPD.DLL changes are made to make Top and Left Margins available for use only when Use Best Fit scaling is checked. Fix scheduled for PCOMM 12.0.4.2 and 13.0.2.1 Fix Packs and 14.0.1 Refresh Pack
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT27869
Reported component name
PCOMM COMBO-ENG
Reported component ID
5639I7000
Reported release
D00
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-01-24
Closed date
2019-02-07
Last modified date
2019-11-14
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
PCSPD
Fix information
Fixed component name
PCOMM COMBO-ENG
Fixed component ID
5639I7000
Applicable component levels
RC00 PSY
UP
RD00 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 September 2021