PM90071: Cannot create a connector between referenced part and diagram edge

APAR status

• Closed as Permanent restriction.

Error description

• On an IBD, the user cannot create a connector between ports on a
  referenced edge part or an associated end part and a port
  located on the diagram edge. When an attempt is made, Rhapsody
  produces the error 'Cannot create link'.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  Cannot create a connector between a referenced part and the
  diagram edge
  

Problem conclusion

• As a general rule, a connector is allowed to be drawn
  between parts or part's ports only.
  An exception for this rule is a connector to a port on an
  IBD diagram frame.
  This kind of connector comes to describe the connections
  between a composite block (diagram owner) to its internal
  parts.
  Hence, connecting a foreign part to an IBD diagram frame
  port is not allowed.
  Therefore on "Connecting to a Diagram Edge" IBD you can not
  connect a referenced part to a port on the diagram edge.
  However, on "Connecting to a Part" diagram a connector
  between the referenced part and "main:Main" part is a
  classic connector between two parts.
  

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

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