Process - 'Custom Script Parameters' tab corrupting special characters

Products

• Clarity PPM SaaS
• Clarity PPM On Premise

Issue/Introduction

The issue arises when handling special characters. After clicking on 'Save And Return' button the parameter values are altered leading to process failures.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Create a Process with select any object
  2. In the 'Start Step' page under 'Actions' click 'New' button and select Action Type 'Custom Script'
  3. Use a Gel script accepts input parameters.

  4.Click on 'Validate' and 'Save' button to save entry
  5. In the 'Custom Script Parameters' tab, enter - 'Broadcom_MKT','Broadcom_vca','Broadcom_VMS' then click on 'Save And Return' button
  6. Return back to the 'Custom Script Parameters' page then check the data entered.

 

Expected Results: The entry 'Broadcom_MKT','Broadcom_vca','Broadcom_VMS' should be intact

Actual Results: The entry entered in step 5 above becomes corrupted - "'Broadcom_MKT','Broadcom_vca','Broadcom_VMS&apos"

Environment

16.2.2

Cause

DE80908

Resolution

Fixed in Clarity version 16.2.2.1 and 16.2.3