PM77251: SA simulator should not allow invalid values to be entered or should catch the errors on Validation.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Configuration:
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  Environment = Microsoft Windows (R)
  Tool = IBM Rational System Architect (R)
  Version = 11.4.2.1 (build 90)
  
  Description:
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  When there is a mistake in the value of a distribution parameter
  for example having Triangle(3 4, 8) instead of Triangle(3, 4, 8)
  the simulator validate phase does not error however when the
  simulator is run it results in many model build errors. The
  exact cause is ambiguous. For example here the cause was the
  missing comma in a distribution parameter.  The cause can also
  be using unexpected characters or symbols.  Instead, either the
  validation phase should catch this or for System Architect to
  not allow incorrect values to be entered into the parameters.
  
  Workaround
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  Examine all the values entered for the simulation and ensure
  they have not been entered incorrectly, correct as required,
  then rerun the simulation.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  The simulation distribution properties are read/write
  allowing invalid values to be entered.
  

Problem conclusion

• The simulation distribution properties are now read only.
  They must be set using the wizard.
  

Temporary fix

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

  TLOGIC SYS ARCH

• Fixed component ID

  5724V68SA

Applicable component levels

• RB41 PSN

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