PK47996: RTF line breaks not working with RTF text interpretation

Rational Software Architect, Version 7.0.0.7
Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.0.0.7

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When a Crystal Report containing a text field with the Rich Text
  Format (RTF) 'Text Interpretation' is viewed using the JRC XI,
  RTF line breaks are not properly converted into line breaks in t
  he HTML viewer, nor in the exported PDF.
  
  For example, if the following RTF is retrieved from a database a
  nd displayed in a field on a report with Text Interpretation set
   to 'RTF':
  
  {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fc
  harset0 Arial;}}
  {\*\generator Msftedit 5.41.15.1507;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs20
   Line 1.\line
  Line 2.\line
  }
  
  The result is:
  Line 1.Line 2.
  
  instead of:
  
  Line 1.
  Line 2.
  
  As displayed in WordPad or MS Word.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• When a Crystal Report containing a text field with the Rich
  Text Format (RTF) "Text Interpretation" is viewed using the
  JRC XI, RTF line breaks are not properly converted into line
  breaks in the HTML viewer, nor in the exported PDF.
  

Problem conclusion

• Fixed in Rational Application Developer V7007 update.
  

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 APP DEV WI

• Fixed component ID

  5724J1901

Applicable component levels

• R600 PSN

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