PM35735: Compare and merge can lose attribute properties for elements

Rational Software Architect Standard Edition, Version 7.5.5.4
Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, Version 7.5.5.4

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When attempting to merge elements in a fragmented model, some
  stereotypes may be lost in the merged content.
  
  This issue can happen when the elements are contained in
  fragments and have had reordering or refactor/move actions taken
  on them prior to merging.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  Applied stereotypes are discarded by the merge tool in some
  cases, typically when an element is moved between packages.
  

Problem conclusion

• Applied stereotypes are no longer discarded by the merge
  tool.
  

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

  SW MODELER WIN

• Fixed component ID

  5724I6901

Applicable component levels

• R755 PSN

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