Troubleshooting
Problem
This technote identifies an IBM® Rational® ClearCase® defect relating to a syntax error being reported when trying to compare an XML file, and provides you with information on how to workaround the issue.
Symptom
Attempts to compare an XML file to a previous version can result in the following error:
XML Diff Merge
X Syntax Error
Note: Upon clicking OK, the Diff / Merge tool fails to start.
Cause
Defect APAR PK47447 has been opened to investigate this issue.
Resolving The Problem
Defect APAR PK47447 has been resolved in the following ClearCase updates:
ClearCase 7.0.1 | Fixpack 7.0.1.4 |
ClearCase 7.0.0 | FixPack 7.0.0.4 |
WORKAROUND:
Either of the following workarounds can be used:
- Use a third party compare tool such as kdiff3 to compare previous versions. Refer to technote 1256807 for more information.
- Change the element's type from xml to text_file using the cleartool chtype. This will suppress the firing of the XML/Diff tool and the errors, however, you will have to diff/merge the file in text mode. This is similar to using kdiff3.
[{"Product":{"code":"SSSH27","label":"Rational ClearCase"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU053","label":"Cloud & Data Platform"},"Component":"GUI: Diff","Platform":[{"code":"PF033","label":"Windows"}],"Version":"7.0.1.1;7.0.1;7.0.0.2;7.0.0.1","Edition":"","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"}}]
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 June 2018
UID
swg21293268