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IBM i Access Family

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HAScript on ACS

The HAScript on ACS doesn't include any command of loop. So we couldn't convert scripts from iAW. About escape sequence, HAScript doesn't recognize normally. Could you please solve the above situation as soon as you can? Use Case: Scripts on iAW h...
almost 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Not under consideration

IBM i ACS Task Pane Should be Customizeable

In the Java Version of ACS (Currently at v 1.1.7.0) the Task pains on the leftside of the main ACSLaunch window are not configurable nor are they moveable. This means they are laid out the way the last programmer who worked on it felt it was conve...
almost 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 Not under consideration

OIA space display while the cursor is in G type field

Request: On ACS 5250 display emulation in Japanese, OIA space needs to indicate Double Byte Kana input is activated while the cursor is in G type field. Details: OIA space correctly indicates Double Byte Kana input is activated while the cursor is...
about 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 Not under consideration

IBM ACS - IFS - Send

With the new version 1.1.7.3 you can send file to other systems. This feature is really nice!But it would be easier when i could see the name behind the IP address.Thank you. Use Case: see description
about 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 3 Not under consideration

ACS CHGJOB INQMSGRPY(*RQD)

Hello,We have noticed that any query run from the Run sql statement program does an auto reply to messages. For example, when inserting into a file that has reached its maximum capacity, the program inserts as many lines as possible and then retur...
about 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 Not under consideration

STRPCCMD PAUSE(*NO) switch should NOT pause emulator session

Using the STRPCCMD with the switch PAUSE(*NO) should not pause the emulator session for GUI-applications. When launching a Windows GUI-application, users should still be able to function inside the emulator session without restriction. ***WORKAROU...
about 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 3 Not under consideration

Some GUI enhancements for the Schema Browser in ACS

Some GUI enhancements for the Schema Browser. 1. If you open a table list, only some tables are shown. If you scroll down, the list will be extended and more tables become visible. The list could be directly extended in a background thread. 2. If ...
about 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 3 Not under consideration

Add SSH Tunneling to iACS

Today there's an option to open an SSH Window from iACS, even using certificates, but no SSH tunneling. It would be great to connect to the system using an SSH tunnel, like most commercial products. Use Case: It we are on the road we can connect t...
about 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 4 Not under consideration

Add API to IBM i that initiates file transfer to ACS Client PC

Provide an API for the IBM i operating system that shall initiate a "File transfer" of the specified file to the ACS Client PC running the ACS session. For example, a ACS client is running on Mac OS or Windows and runs a server (green screen) app ...
about 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 3 Not under consideration

Allow use of full screen width by ,Dynamic scaling HTML5 enhancement to the Access for Web and Mobile Access for the 5250

It would be more user friendly if the iamobile 5250 emulator app dynamically used the full screen width on newer IPADS. Currently it only uses about 2/3 of the screen. Use Case: Our executives need to able to access our iseries quickly , without h...
about 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 3 Not under consideration