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My votes: RDi (Rational Developer for i)

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Cache commands for common functions to speed functions like copy/paste of source members

When copying/pasting source members it is frustrating to have to wait for command retrieval. The command is not going to change - why download it each time? Also it would be nice to have a paste option where the command prompt did not appear at al...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 Not under consideration

Can't view SQL Results by selecting already existing SQL query in SQL Results view

I the older version of RBD (7.5.x) and RDPi (ver 7.6.x) from the Data perspective after opening the SQL Script and then executing a query displayed the results in the SQL Results view and also the SQL Query in the History pane of SQL Results view....
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Not under consideration

Using RDPi ability to change the source date for specific member

How to change the source date of all the records for a specific member. From green screen using PDM this can be achieved by opening the member in edit mode (opt 2) then press F13 key which opens the "Change Session Defaults" screen where under ?Se...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 7 Not under consideration

Enhancements on Integrated Help System

Developer should be able to access Help contents by simply clicking F1 not only on RPG statements but also on other general commands used in CL. Use Case: As an example you can have a look at a very simple CL example available on OS4 system (9.71....
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Ability for Replacing PF/LF objects while compilation from RDP/RBD

It will be nice to having ability of replacing PF/LF objects while compilation from RDP. After going to Window ?> Preferences ?> Remote Systems ?> IBM i ?> Command Execution then checked the box for Replace object and unchecked Compile...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Not under consideration

Error on Monitor Expression while Debugging Stored Procedure using RBD/RDPi 8.x

Using RBD version:8.0.1 and RDPi Version:8.0 I am debugging a stored procedure. While debugging the Stored Procedure if I select (highlight) a variable and then on Right Click of Mouse select Monitor Expression I am getting the following error ?Se...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 9 Not under consideration

Command prompting allow editing of list values

When prompting a command, the parameters that are lists have entry field(s), a "Add" button to add to the list of values and a list box with added values along with buttons to Delete and move entries in the list. Once an item has been added to the...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Identify undefined RPGLE variables/procedures in editor

In the Java editor, when we type code that refers to an undefined variable or method, that name has a squigly underline (like a spelling error in many applications). We would like the same feature for RPGLE. Ideally, we would also like a quick-fix...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 6 Not under consideration

Open more than one RSE server per connection

Open more than one RSE server per connection. Use Case: We would like to see the option to open more than one RSE server per connection.
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

ScreenDesigner should support Compile Menu in Design or Preview mode

When opening a member with Screen Designer, the Compile Menu is shown only when in the source tab, it is not shown when in the Design or Preview tabs. I believe the Compile menu should be available irrespective of the tab that is active in the edi...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration