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Strange / odd / incorrect buttons (for example 'Historical Rates' or 'Depreciation Details') caused by APAR PH16224

Troubleshooting


Problem

User launches Controller client, and:
  • Clicks on Group -> Data Entry -> Shareholdings and investments in Group Companies
  • Loads the list
  • Delects a record
  • Clicks in 'Investments Elimination Template'
  • Click on 'Historical Rates' or 'Depreciation Details'
The popup Window frame (and buttons) look odd/wrong.

Cause

Limitation (reference APAR PH16224) in Controller.
  • This is triggered when client PC's Windows display settings using a display scaling setting different from 100%.

Environment

Client PC's Windows display settings using a display scaling setting different from 100%.
  • This is currently unsupported by IBM
  • For more details, see separate IBM Technote #1079895.
Example:
A typical scenario is a user using a laptop with the following specifications:
  • Display resolution = 1920 x 1080 (known as "Full HD" or FHD)
  • 'Display' - 'Scale and layout' - 'Change the size of text, apps, and other items' set to:     125% (Recommended)
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Resolving The Problem

Fix:
Upgrade to Controller 10.4.2 (or later).
  
Workaround:
Either:
(a) Modify the display settings on the client device
or (b) Modify the CCR.EXE to enable "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings"
  • TIP: For more details on the above, see separate IBM Technote #1079895 (or alternatively #1074132).

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
06 January 2020

UID

ibm11074248