PM99013: Rational Developer for System z (RDz) - Content Assist option missing when PLI structures are based on a ptr

Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 5 (8.5.1.5) for 8.5.1
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 7 (8.5.1.7) for 8.5.1
Rational Developer for System z Fix Pack 6 (8.5.1.6) for 8.5.1

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Rational Developer for System z - RDz - v8.5.1
  RDz's Contents assist functionality fails when dispalying
  structures
  declared as LIKE
  
  For instance, in the following program, when I create a new line
  and type aw, then hit the ctrl+space I am given only 2 options.
  But, if the structure is not defined with a ptr
  then I am given the options of the like structure.
  
  P77397: PROC() OPTIONS(MAIN);
  
  dcl z1 char(10);
  dcl 1 wt,
         5 a1 char(10),
         5 a2 char(3),
         5 a3 char(5);
  dcl z2 char(16) varying;
  dcl awptr ptr;
  dcl bwptr ptr;
  dcl aw like wt based(awptr);
  dcl bw like wt based(bwptr);
  dcl mw like wt;
  dcl c like wt;
  
     z1 = ' HI';
     DISPLAY( z1 ) ;
     wt.a1 = z1;
  
  END P77397;
  
  
  There is no syntax error for aw.a1 = z1,
  but aw.x is not given as a choice for content assist.
  Also, the structure is not displayed when you hover over the
  variable.
  
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  Local fix:
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• Incorrect checking when the structure is based on a pointer was
  causing the content assist options to not show up.
  

Problem conclusion

• The correct logic has now been implemented.
  
  The problem listed in this APAR has been resolved with
  IBM Rational Developer for System z V8.5.1.5 Fix Pack which
  is available from the Recommended Fixes support download page:
  http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=2294&uid=swg27006335
  

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

  RATL DEV FOR SY

• Fixed component ID

  5724T0700

Applicable component levels

• R851 PSY

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