PM72173: linked Excel OLE object starts a visible background Excel session

Rational DOORS and Rational DOORS Web Access 9.5.2
Rational DOORS and DOORS Web Access Fix Pack 1 (9.5.2.1) for 9.5.2
Rational DOORS Fix Pack 2 (9.5.2.2) for 9.5.2

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• If you insert a *.xlsx file as a linked OLE object then double
  click into the DOORS object, then it will start a visible
  background Excel session with a message that says that file is
  locked for editing.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  Excel window opens when editng object containing a linked
  Excel object.
  

Problem conclusion

• Editing an OLE object caused indirect recursion which opened
  the Excel OLE when it shouldn't.
  

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

• R940 PSN

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