PI10871: Running the DXL Library sample 'Convert Symbol characters to Unicode' deletes OLEs present in the Attributes

Rational DOORS and Rational DOORS Web Access 9.6
Rational DOORS and DOORS Web Access Fix Pack 1 (9.6.0.1) for 9.6

APAR status

• Closed as Permanent restriction.

Error description

• There exists a built in DXL Library sample script 'Convert
  Symbol characters to Unicode' which converts Symbol characters
  in string values and text values to equivalent Unicode
  characters.
  
  However, if the Attribute which would be modified also contains
  OLE(s) in it, then running the script deletes all OLEs present
  in the Attributes.
  
  Steps to reproduce:
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  1.? Have text in Object Text or any other Text type attribute
  which contains symbols that would be modified when the 'Convert
  Symbol characters to Unicode' script is run AND add either one
  or more OLEs in it. They can be of any type. You can use the
  attached Module archive for testing.
  
  2.? Click on Tools ? DXL Library ? 'Convert Symbol characters to
  Unicode' run.
  
  3.? You would notice that when the script is run, the OLE(s) are
  deleted from the Attribute(s)
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * All users/environments                                       *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * If you run the DXL library sample, 'Convert Symbol           *
  * characters to Unicode', any OLEs present in the attributes   *
  * get deleted                                                  *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  * This is a known limitation of the script and hence the DXL   *
  * library sample has been updated with a warning indicating    *
  * this                                                         *
  ****************************************************************
  

Problem conclusion

• This is a known limitation of the script and hence the DXL
  library sample has been updated with a warning indicating this
  

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

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