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Re-editing Word document after merge causes unwanted prompt
SA-37560
Summary
User launches Word merge from the application.
After the merge process is complete, the user closes document and clicks the "Edit Document" button to re-edit the document.
Before the document opens, an Internet Explorer browser dialog ("What do you want to do with BeingEditedMsg.doc?" - "Open", "Save", "Save As") pops up.
This dialog is both unexpected and unwanted.
Error Messages
Internet Explorer browser dialog ("What do you want to do with BeingEditedMsg.doc?" - "Open", "Save", "Save As") pops up
Steps to Reproduce
1. Launch Word merge from the application.
2. Initially edit document and close.
3. Click the "Edit Document" button to re-edit document.
Root Cause
Defect in JavaScript code from @baseclass.WordMerge.js rule.
Resolution
Apply HFix-34022.
Published May 24, 2017 - Updated October 8, 2020
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