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Encountering 'Cannot open' error trying to open a mdq file using ITX v10

Troubleshooting


Problem

Encountering 'Cannot open' error trying to open a mdq file using IBM Transformation Extender v10

Symptom

Encountering 'Cannot open' error trying to open a mdq file using IBM Transformation Extender v10

Cause

The mdq file was created using WebSphere Transformation Extender 8.4.1 when HP-UX was a supported platform.
HP-UX is not a supported platform from ITX V9 onwards.

Environment

Using ITX V10 to open a mdq file created in WTX 8.4.1.

Diagnosing The Problem

Viewing the mdq file in an editor you can see that the platform is set to HPUX which is not supported in V9 onwards.
<PLATFORM>HPUX</PLATFORM>

Resolving The Problem

Amend the mdq file to contain a supported platform.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Product Synonym

WTX;ITX

Document Information

Modified date:
12 December 2019

UID

ibm11125969