PM74894: SA 11.4.1.2 Unable to add a deleted Parent graphic to SV-04 Data Flow diagram

APAR status

• Closed as Permanent restriction.

Error description

• You are using IBM Rational System Architect 11.4.1.2. You have a
  SV-4 data flow child diagram. You accidentally delete the parent
  graphic from the diagram. You look for some way to add it back
  in. Currently, there is no way to add it back in once deleted.
  
  As a work around you can do is go to the original parent
  diagram, create a new child diagram and then copy the contents
  of the new child diagram to the original child diagram. Then you
  can delete the new child diagram.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  IBM Rational System Architect 11.4.1.2. In an SV-4 data flow
  child diagram. after deleting the "parent graphic"  from the
  diagram, there is no way to add it back in.
  

Problem conclusion

• This is Working As Designed, and has always worked this way.
  As a work around you can do is go to the original parent
  diagram, create a new child diagram and then copy the
  contents of the new child diagram to the original child
  diagram. Then you can delete the new child diagram.
  

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

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Fix information

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