SE53486: In RDp 8.5 debugger, hover does not work if other source members opened in the editor are in focus before debug session starts.

Rational Developer for Power Systems Software Fix Pack 1 (8.5.1) for 8.5

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• In RDp 8.5 debugger, if other source members than the ones to be
  debugged are opened and in focus, before the debug session is
  started, the hover action will not work.
  

Local fix

• Close all the opened source members the editor and restart the
  debug session.
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED: RD Power users who use the Integrated IBM i  *
  *                 Debugger.                                    *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Hover over may not work in the          *
  *                      Integrated IBM i Debugger if other      *
  *                      files or members are opened in the      *
  *                      editor.                                 *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  Sometimes hover over does not work in the Integrated IBM i
  Debugger if files or members other than the debug source
  member are open in the editor.
  

Problem conclusion

• This problem is fixed in the RD Power 8.5.1 Fix Pack.
  

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

  RPG/COBOL DEV T

• Fixed component ID

  5724Y9901

Applicable component levels

• R850 PSY

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