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RDi (Rational Developer for i)

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Compare to file on "Open Member In Editor" screen

On the "Open Member In Editor" Screen, in addition to "Open for Edit" and "Open for browse", there should also be "Open for compare". This is opened via the default shortcut of CTRL-ALT-Q. Alternatively, it could have it's own window instead. This...
almost 6 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

It is not possible to use another Editor for XML instead of LPEX-Editor!

I tried to use another editor for XML-Files located in IBM i-Sourcefiles. It doesn't matter if I install a new editor or trry to use another editor, RDi always use the LPEX-Editor. In this editor you cannot check XML-rules. Please give us the poss...
over 1 year ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Future consideration

Rename, copy/paste, delete... options directly in the outline view

In the outline view, the rename, copy/paste, delete, etc. options on subroutines, fields, files, etc. For instance, right clic then delete on a subroutine name, delete all the code of the subroutine in LPEX. Another use is to be able to copy/paste...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Not under consideration

Add a setting to turn off the fly-over text

in RPG program, when you have a fairly long sql query, with comments, the fly-over text takes up the entire screen and the source code is then hidden.it would be necessary to provide a parameter or a key sequence to be able to deactivate the fly-o...
over 1 year ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 1 Future consideration

"Open Declaration" should actually open the declaration

When doing a "Open Declaration" on an externally defined procedure or field, RDi simply jumps to the line in the existing source where the procedure or field is imported. This is the easy way out and is not very helpful. Use Case: In the case of c...
almost 9 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Not under consideration

Merge facility should be provided in the file compare of RDp

My customer needs to constantly comparing files and merge them on a System i platform. These are currently done manually by copy and pasting on a greenscreen. I am trying to get them to use RDP for the job but they do not find it much faster manua...
almost 12 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

RDI: Synchronize settings, filters etc between RDI on more PCs

I would like to have the possibility to save the settings, member filters etc in my home directory on the IBM i my RDI is connected to. And when reconnecting later the settings should be synchronized with what is previously saved. What should be s...
almost 6 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Not under consideration

Distingusihing between Members open for edit and for browse in LPEX editor

When multiple members are opened in the LPEX editor pane, some in edit mode, some in browse mode, you cannot tell at a glance which is which. You have to click on the tab and look for the BROWSE term in the edit area. The request is to have someth...
over 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Add procedure documentation to content assist

The documentation of a procedure should be displayed right next to the list of possible entries offered by content assist (ctrl+space) for the current code. Use Case: Procedure documentation may look like this: /** * \brief Create JSON Object * * ...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 10 Not under consideration

Display Unicode variable in Screen Designer

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:...
about 6 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 1 Not under consideration

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