PM46405: bringWindowToTop COM API used in a DXL script in DOORS works temperamentally

APAR status

• Closed as unreproducible.

Error description

• Configuration:
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  Rhapsody v7.6
  DOORS v9.2
  
  Problem Description:
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  We are using the COM API 'bringWindowToTop' in a DXL script to
  communicate with Rhapsody.
  
  But on many occassions the API does not bring the Rhapsody
  application to the front, instead it just flashes across the
  screen.
  
  However at times it does work correctly and brings the Rhapsody
  application to front.
  
  This temperemental behvior is not acceptable, we are not sure
  whether it is the fault of the Rhapsody COM API or the DXL
  script.
  
  Steps to Reproduce:
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  1. Open an instance of Rhapsody application and DOORS
  application
  
  2. Create a sample formal module in DOORS
  
  3. Use Tools ? Edit DXL
  
  4. Enter the below script
  
  /* Start Code */
  
  void doorsNavigator() {
   OleAutoObj rhapApp = oleGetAutoObject('Rhapsody.Application')
   oleMethod(rhapApp, 'bringWindowToTop')
  }
  doorsNavigator()
  
  /* End Code */
  
  5. Run and observe behavior
  
  Video attached
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  I cannot reproduce this behavior  (tested with DOORS).
  The bring window to front is calling the windows API to
  perform this operation, Maybe something in your environment
  causes the window to close.
  

Problem conclusion

• This defect is not reproducible.
  

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

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Fix information

Applicable component levels

• R752 PSN

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