A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The 'replace all' function of the search hangs. Use LPEX to view a trivial file, local or remote. 2. Press ctrl-F 3. Check boxes 'regular expression' 'wrap' 'restrict search to columns' 'start column 1' 'end column 6' 4. Type a period in the 'find' field. Nothing else should be in the 'find' or the 'replace' fields. 5. Click 'replace all'. That clicked button stays depressed. Click anywhere else to see the hourglass cursor.
Local fix
Problem summary
In System z LPEX or Basic LPEX and fields are enabled (such as for COBOL or assembler), performing a Replace All when using a regular expression, restricting the column range and replacement string that is empty may result in LPEX looping forever and hanging.
Problem conclusion
When columns were enabled in LPEX, and a Replace All operation was performed, LPEX did not take into account the field lengths, and therefore repeated the replace an infinite number of times. When fields are enabled LPEX will now only perform the replace all operation based on the field length. The problem listed in this APAR has been resolved with IBM Rational Developer for System z V8.5.1.1 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 number
PM76442
Reported component name
RATL DEV FOR SY
Reported component ID
5724T0700
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-11-02
Closed date
2013-03-21
Last modified date
2013-03-21
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
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 October 2021