PK59486: The workspacePreferenceFile Ant task needs to be updated to conform to the new Eclipse preference file format.

Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.0.6
Rational Software Architect, Version 7.0.0.6
6.1.1.6: WebSphere Application Server Toolkit Version 6.1.1 Fix Pack 6

APAR status

• Closed as fixed if next.

Error description

• The WorkspacePreferenceFile Ant task does not understand how to
  read the Eclipse preference file format and will fail with an
  error stating that the line \!/= cannot be read.
  
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  keyword: WorkspacePreferenceFile Ant task
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED: All users of the WorkspacePreferenceFile     *
  *                 Ant task in Rational Application Developer   *
  *                 v7.0.                                        *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The WorkspacePreferenceFile fails to    *
  *                      import the specified preference file    *
  *                      into the workspace                      *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  The WorkspacePreferenceFile Ant task may fail to read an
  Eclipse-based preference file due to possible invalid
  characters within the preference file.
  

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

• ZE Fix Error, see PK66190 2008/06/02
  

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

  WEBAPP SERVER A

• Fixed component ID

  5724J0820

Applicable component levels

• R610 PSY

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