PM13212: Null Pointer Exception when Annotations view in focus and editing java file with inner class

Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software, version 7.5.5.2

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Steps to reproduce:
  
  -- Create a Java project
  -- Create a Visual class of type Swing Application
  -- Code with inner class will be generated by default (see below
  )
  -- When annotations view in focus double click 'Runnable' ? NPE
  
  public static void main(String[] args) {
    SwingUtilities.invokeLater(new Runnable() {
    public void run() {
      myApp application = new myApp();
      application.getJFrame().setVisible(true);
    }
    });
  }
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  Current annotation framework doesn't support the scenario,
  the code from annotations view missing the checking.
  

Problem conclusion

• Add Null Pointer Exception checking in v7.5.5.2
  

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

  RATL APP DEV WI

• Fixed component ID

  5724J1901

Applicable component levels

• R754 PSN

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