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    Add API for Debug (Set Service Entry Point) actions in RDi

    One of the most common requests we have for customers is the ability to do the Set Service Entry Point action from within our plugin - we cannot provide this ability without help from IBM, to either document an existing public interface or provide...
    almost 2 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 Future consideration

    Include select/omit criteria for logical files in outline view

    Files used in RPG can be logical files that include select/omit criteria. In order to know what those are, I need to go elsewhere, such as DSPFD in a 5250 session. As of this date, the select/omit specification is not visible in the Schemas action...
    almost 7 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 6 Future consideration

    PowerVC allows both local and LDAP users to authenticate in parallel

    You can either have the local users OR LDAP configured with PVC, not both. https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSXK2N_1.4.1/com.ibm.powervc.standard.help.doc/powervc_ldap_hmc.html Also as per the IBM technician for a case opened there is n...
    almost 5 years ago in PowerVC 0 Future consideration

    PowerVC SAN zone creation feature request

    Currently, PowerVC creates HBA or WWPN specific SAN zones. Since the SAN fabrics can contain aliases and zones that are not necessarily PowerVC related, this can result in a SAN administration nightmare. I would like to see PowerVC create LPAR/VM ...
    about 7 years ago in PowerVC 2 Future consideration

    RDi Allow viewing debug variable values from Outline View

    It would be so useful if right clicking a variable in the Outline View in debug mode would display the variable's contents, or perhaps other various debug options. Use Case: If I need to view a field that exists in the program but isn't referenced...
    over 5 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Future consideration

    RDi Library List View Enhancements

    a) Library List Connections dropdown should be ordered with the active connections first, not Alphabetical orderb) Clicking on an inactive connection should not automatically attempt to connect - an action should be required firstc) The Library Li...
    almost 6 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Future consideration

    Expiry dates for snapshots

    We take snapshots for application and OS work which we only wish to keep for a set period of time, usually two weeks. Currently we need to utilise manual processes outside of PowerVC to track when to delete a snapshot eg: calendar reminders, reque...
    about 1 year ago in PowerVC 2 Future consideration

    PowerVC - LPM validate not supported

    When we have to manage a lot of AIX's (more than 2000), LPM operations become critical. We have to be sure that LPM operations will succeed. Same process that are on HMC. PowerVC at this time, don't propose to validate a LPM operation.
    over 6 years ago in PowerVC 2 Future consideration

    Allow modification of Wizard templates and include substitution variables

    The Java, D-Spec and Procedure Wizards uses a standardized layout with no option to modify it. We need the ability to modify the template to meet shop standards. Ideally the templates should work the same way as regular templates or snippets with ...
    over 7 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Future consideration

    Display Unicode variable in the DDS conception perspective

    We are transforming character variable to unicode variable. If I want to change the screen in the DDS conception perspective on RDI, It doesn't show variable correctly CCSID(1200 *MIN). You have to go in the Source. No really friendly... Use Case:...
    over 7 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Future consideration

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