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Application Development

Add a BREAK on EXCEPTION to STRDBG environment

When debugging an exception error that can cause the debugged program to end is sometime encountered. However if no breakpoint is established at that stmt, the program just ends. This is most notable in RPG IV and compiled SQL/PL. Add a "Pause on ...
over 4 years ago in IBM i / Application Development Future consideration

Add IFS source information to OBJECT_STATISTICS

Storing source information in the object is a very valuable audit tool. In this way auditors and DevOps providers can match source change dates and locations with the information stored in the object. Since more an more objects can be created from...
over 1 year ago in IBM i / Application Development Submitted

Modern ILE C++ Compiler (at least C++11) and future support

We need a modern ILE C++ compiler (at least C++11). Furthermore this compiler should be frequently updated within a IBM i release. In order to be able to provide our software long term for the IBM i platform, we would also need support for newer v...
over 4 years ago in IBM i / Application Development Future consideration

Automatically truncate Integrated WebService input payload if it is more than the defined length in the Rest service contract.

we have observed that the IWS REST service fails when an input payload parameter exceeds the defined length. Is there a way to configure IWS to automatically truncate the input if it exceeds the specified length? The request is to truncate the par...
5 months ago in IBM i / Application Development Submitted

Optimizing SEU Usage: Balancing System Administration Needs and Developer Progress

The justification for keeping SEU in the operating system is that system administrators need it to modify CL programs while in restricted state. However, maintaining SEU hinders developers from transitioning to modern, more efficient development t...
over 1 year ago in IBM i / Application Development Functionality already exists

CLOB Pointers in RPG Not Working

RPG A calls RPG B, passing pointer to CLOB. RPG B receives pointer, and uses it as base for CLOB there. Both compile. Both execute with no bombs. But based CLOB in RPG B does not reflect data in CLOB in RPG A. Use Case: Program A creates a CLOB an...
over 6 years ago in IBM i / Application Development Is a defect

Subfile size 32767 rows.

Because the data to display are much more than in the past, we need to extend the maximum number of records allowed from 9999 to 32767.
9 months ago in IBM i / Application Development Submitted

Prepare the common OUTPUT parameter for all CL commands getting system information, *PRINT and/or *OUTFILE

Prepare the common OUTPUT parameter for all CL commands getting system information by either or both following extension.Currently there are 2 types of CL commands, *PRINT or *OUTFILE for the parameter and it is not standardized. A. Extend all CL ...
over 6 years ago in IBM i / Application Development Not under consideration

Provide Universal , ARM or Apple Silicon version of Rational Developer for i for MacOS

Given this SOD from Apple, please update RDi in time for Rosetta demise. Rosetta is currently available for any Mac with Apple silicon, and it will remain available through the forthcoming macOS 27 — the next major macOS release. Starting with com...
3 months ago in IBM i / Application Development Submitted

iACS system debugger required to use QGPL

Fail to start system debugger in iACS due to no permission to create objects in QGPL. After checked with IBM support team, *CHANGE permission required on QGPL. Unfortunately, our development environment allows to grant *USE to developer only due t...
over 5 years ago in IBM i / Application Development Future consideration

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