RecordAddBegin stops client from running
Paul Timms
5-1-18
If I put the into datadef.hal and try to run the Windows client (version 8.4 2018-03-21 build 1515):

RecordAddBegin(LocalMachineLoginVc,"ITSI_LMLVc");
ChangeMatrixField(OnLoginWindow,M4Set,271,0);//was 71
EndRecord;

The client does not open into the graphical interface. It runs as a background process and constantly uses CPU. halhob.new is created but does not grow in size, it remains at 0 bytes. Is this a bug? It is not to do with ChangeMatrixField as I've commented this out and it does the same.
Bjanka
5-3-18
Yes, it is a bug, we will fix it if we can repeat it. If not, we will let you know :)
Paul Timms
5-3-18
Thanks Bjanka, should I report it in Issue Tracking?
Bjanka
5-3-18
If you can, it would be really nice
Paul Timms
5-21-18
I've tested in 8.4 2018-05-14 and the problem has gone.
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