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[NB 3.6 RC1; J2SDK 1.4.2_03] Originally reported by a NetCAT participant against RC1. Steps to reproduce: 1. Invoke the "fast search" feature in the Filesystem view in Explorer (just start typing) 2. Type a non-existing string (e.g. 'xxxxxxx') and press Enter 3. NPE (attached) is thrown.
Created attachment 14024 [details] Exception stack trace
Created attachment 14025 [details] proposed patch to release36
It's regression caused by bugfix issue 39607 (fixed 2004/02/25), the fix is simple, added check if any selection path exists. Will be fixed in maintrunk ASAP.
The patch was applied in maintrunk.
Created attachment 14033 [details] binary patch to release36
Created attachment 14034 [details] really patch to release36
I've tried the patch and it seems to work properly in RC1. No exception. VERIFIED.
I've reviewed the fix and it is safe and OK.
*** Issue 41107 has been marked as a duplicate of this issue. ***
The patch was backported to release36 branch.
verified in NB 3.6 (RC2 200403251830)