PM39704: Copy-paste from/to CCM_EXTENDED_TEXT creates new cells in attribute and Excel reports

Rational Change Fix Pack 2 (5.3.0.2) for 5.3

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• SCENARIO:
  - This issue is very similar to the one from Tech note
  https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM14474, which
  has been fixed.
  - Impacts Change 5.3
  - This issue is more likely to happen with Internet Explorer
  (any version, 7, 8, 9) as the text selection in Firefox is more
  accurate.
  - The exact scenario is described in the attached file. SEE
  ATTACHED FILE.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  Copy(CTRL+C) the entire content of a CCM_EXTENDED_TEXT field
  in IE and paste(CTRL+V) it to a CCM_EXTENDED_TEXT field
  while submitting CR in IE/FF. The frame/outline of the
  source CCM_EXTENDED_TEXT attribute has also been copied in
  the clipboard, and has generated an additional ?cell? in the
  target CCM_EXTENDED_TEXT.
  

Problem conclusion

• Fixed in IBM Rational Change Fix Pack 5.3.0.2.
  

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

  TLOGIC CHANGE

• Fixed component ID

  5724V87CG

Applicable component levels

• R520 PSN

     UP