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How to reproduce: Create empty "/tmp/a.ior" file. Start IDE. Do "Bind New Context" action on "CORBA Naming Service" node. Fill Name with "a". Fill URL with "file:///tmp/a.ior". Press OK. ERROR - Error dialog is shown with message: java.lang.NullPointerException
Fixed
Verified
Resolved for 3.3.x or earlier, no new info since then -> closing.