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Db2 Web Query

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Options for Line Breaks

Need ability to change type of line break: double underline, dashed line, etc. Also, when putting line breaks causes two lines in one area, show those. Use Case: Payroll, Fixed and Variable Expense lines separated from Total expense by single line...
over 6 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 4 Not under consideration

Add File output option in Web Query to clear file first

A new File & Printer DB2 option (Format tab) in Web Query Version 2.2 that should be = Clear and Insert to existing table. Use Case: This feature could be used to Clear and Insert data in a table that is used in a view.The ‘Create or replace t...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 4 Not under consideration

Olap Save As - (Won't overwrite existing named report, but creates a second one).

The Olap Save As feature will not overwrite the same named report, rather it creates a second report with the exact same name. This is confusing because unless you are an admin you can't tell which one is the newest since it won't tell you the day...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 3 Not under consideration

WebQuery customize login page

We want to customize the WebQuery login page.e.g. to place pics on it or place some text information on it. Use Case: We want to customize the WebQuery login page.e.g. to place pics on it or place some text information on it.
over 7 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 7 Not under consideration

In Db2 Web Query SCHEDULER, enhance screen to allow Execution ID to be changed.

Use case for this is DeveloperA makes a report and places on schedule. Later, it is determined that the USER-ID executing the report (i.e DeveloperA) must change. Perhaps, when report and schedule moved from TEST to PROD, or User has moved to new ...
over 2 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 5 Not under consideration

Allow embedding of DB2 Web Query reports in other webpages

Currently DB2 Web Query sends X-Frame-Options SAMEORIGIN in the header which prevents embedding reports in other webpages if the host and port does not match. There is curenlty no way in DB2 Web Query to modify this behavior. To maitain security p...
over 2 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 3 Not under consideration

WebQuery Output selection

we want to have an option to disable or remove the "Excel Formular" and "Excel Formular (xlsx)" from the User Output Selection. In WebQuery Adminconsole is no option to disabe this. Use Case: we want to have an option to disable or remove the "Exc...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 4 Not under consideration

Allow changing style in theme selection

A Theme is selected and applied. A style is selected that modifies the Theme. Then if the Theme is changed, the new theme is not applied. The issue is unforgiving by saving the procedure, because then it is no longer possible to remove the styling...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 2 Not under consideration

WebQuery SUM by GROUP

Webquery should support a function like SUM by GROUP. I don't know if there exist a specific word for it, so I'll try to describe it with an example.If you have data like the following: Customer Year RevenueCust_A 2012 $ 523 2013 $ 658Cust_B 2012 ...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 12 Not under consideration

Financial Report Painter

Please include the IBI Financial Report Painter in Web Query. It has so much more flexibility than InfoAssist and the ability to build proper financials would be greatly appreciated. Use Case: Subtotals for profit or loss require expense amounts t...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 3 Not under consideration

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