PT_SYSTIME display is ambiguous
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Description
Given a PT_SYSTIME property with
Low Date Time: 0x9534E000, High: 0x64, it is shown as "12:00:00 1601-01-01" in the Value column or in the Property Editor dialog.
Low Date Time: 0x0, High: 0x0, it is also shown as "12:00:00 1601-01-01" in the Value column or in the Property Editor dialog.
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the two PT_SYSTIME examples in the Value column and Property Editor dialog. Compare how the nonzero value (Low 0x9534E000, High 0x64) and the zero value are formatted; done means the two distinct values are displayed unambiguously in both locations.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100