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IBM i Access Family

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ACS Schema - allow view objects across all libraries in list

There are times when I need to know if a database object is in more than one schema. Today, I have to run specific queries using the system catalogs. I would like to be able to have the same fitering views for all schemas as there are for individu...
over 2 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Future consideration

IBM i Access Client Solutions Enhancements

I would like to see the New Tab preferences under the Edit, Preferences on the main menu. It is currently under the Edit, Preferences in the session manager area. Use Case: It would be easier to find if it was on the main menu.
about 8 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Not under consideration

IBM i Access for Windows Support for Windows 10

We want IBM i Access for Windows to continue using with Windows 10. IBM Client Solutions is not an option because JAVA based. Use Case: We want to install any Java-based software on the clients. Moreover, we want to use the Operations navigator wi...
over 8 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 4 Not under consideration

IBM i Access Client Solutions Support for 5250 Advanced Function Display Data Stream (AFDDS) Displays

Enhance IBM i Access Client Solutions to configure PCs to use the 5250 AFDDS (see related RFEs). This would enable IBM i programmers to upgrade their "green screen" sign-on and application displays with fonts, color logos and overlays as they can ...
over 8 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 4 Not under consideration

RSS Messages Area - Need Copy/Paste formatted

I need the RSS message/log area window Ctrl-A... Copy... function to copy all text including formatting. It doesn't. I can't paste it into Notepad into a readable format like it is in the Messages/Log area window. Use Case: I need the messages are...
almost 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 4 Not under consideration

ACS Printing Problem

IBM様 大変お世話になっております。NN生命 佐々木です。 電話を掛けて頂きたいです。携帯:090-6652-3992 素人でも理解できる分かり易い回答を期待しています。 【質問】AS400のエミュレータ:ACS Ver1.1.8.0とVer1.1.8.1を使用し印刷テストを行っています。CA Ver6.1(Windows7使用)では問題なく印刷されます。解決策をご教示下さい。1.PDTを使用した場合、プリンターに外字は印刷されません。外字は、空白として印刷されます。ただし、LPIの機能...
almost 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 16 Not under consideration

Run SQL Scripts Tab Key no longer works

Downloaded the new IBM i Access Client Solutions Version 1.1.7.1 Build 7290 July 17, 2017 64-bit.(Excellent enhancements!) However I noticed the tab key no longer works in Run SQL Scripts. Pressing the tab key results in my cursor disappearing. Th...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 5 Not under consideration

Enhance code comment feature

Using ACS Run SQL Scripts version 1.1.6.1 When using CTRL+/ to comment or uncomment without first highlighting the line of text, the product highlights the text to the end of line and then moves the cursor AFTER the highlighted text. This places t...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Not under consideration

Provide a public URL to download ACS

ACS should be deployed in all of our computers. To simplify this process and the upgrade would be better to have a public url. It will become possible to create a brew cask to install it on mac for example. Use Case: Deploy and upgrade ACS typing ...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Not under consideration

Access Client Solutions missing Windows program group shortcut

I'm submitting on behalf of customer's request.Customer questioned the Access Client Solutions shortcut not appearing in the list of programs on the Start Menu under “I” for IBM or within the "Add/Remove program" in Windows Control Panel. Use Case...
over 8 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 Not under consideration