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Db2 Web Query

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WebQuery color for subtotal line

Configure a subtotal line in another color is not possible in Info-Assist.Manual edit of fex-file with the following statement will work:TYPE=SUBTOTAL, SIZE=9, STYLE=BOLD, COLOR=RED, $ It would be very useful if this can be done in Info-Assist usi...
over 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 3 Delivered

Allow OLAP in WQRAX

I have a user that refuses to give up spreadsheets and Sequel ViewPoint, because of SVP files that work as OLAP reports. These are huge, emailable files that contain the data and are a nuisance. Our users do not have access to the BIP for security...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 0 Delivered

Define Fields - Cannot Successfully Edit & Save

We need the ability to edit a define field and include within it a new define field just created. However, it doesn't work because the new define field is not sequentially above the define field being edited within the text editor source. The prog...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 1 Delivered

WebQuery sort order for Filter in IA-Reports

In InfoAssist-Reports (fex-files) it is not possible to define a sort order for Filters. It is only available in HTML-Reports but not in Info Assist.A option to define a sort order would be very useful. Use Case: In InfoAssist-Reports (fex-files) ...
over 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 6 Delivered

WebQuery - InfoAssist dialog in new tab v. new page

Currently when starting the InfoAssist+ editor a new web page opens to the max size of the primary monitor.I'd like it to have an IA option to allow a new tab instead Use Case: Minor annoyance. I have to go back to the primary monitor, size the ne...
almost 6 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 1 Delivered

Enhance funtionality for RUNWQFEX command

Add all email distribution options that are available on the DB2WQ BI Portal as optional parameters. In addition to server, there are SSL, TLS, User and Password. Use Case: From the command line, I need to run a DB2WQ report and email it to a list...
over 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 3 Delivered

Parameter Optional - Allow Usage w/o Linked Reports

The optional parameters only show up on Auto Prompt screen if there are other non-optional parameters setup. These need to show up even if there are no other parameters. Use Case: On a report we need the ability to use the optional prompt by itsel...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 2 Delivered