PM33264: using tabs in strings can omit subsequent strings from display in message dialogs

IBM Rational DOORS version 9.3.0.4

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Problem
  The presence of tabs in strings can mean that they don't display
  correctly when appearing in message dialogs (e.g. ack,
  messageBox etc.)
  
  To Reproduce
  Execute DXL such as the following (the tab is between the ':'
  and the next quote):
  
  '
  string s = 'abc'
  string msg = 'Release : ' s '.'
  ack msg
  '
  
  Possible Workarounds
  Try not to use tabs.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  Using tabs in strings can omit subsequent strings from
  display in message dialogs
  

Problem conclusion

• After the fix, the whole string is displayed correctly on
  the acknowledgement box.
  
  Also, checked that strings that didn't have any tab
  characters displayed correctly on message boxes as before.
  

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 DOORS

• Fixed component ID

  5724V61DR

Applicable component levels

• R920 PSN

     UP