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RDi (Rational Developer for i)

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Copy filter strings when adding new string

When creating a new filter string in RSE, would like to be able to copy library, source file, member, and type criteria from the existing filter and edit. Use Case: User selects a filter string and clicks 'Copy'.The selected filter's strings are c...
about 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

RDp Compare Function Failed for Inserting Big Block of Code

The compare result in RDp is not correct after a big block of code being inserted. As the code change is very simple by adding a block of code into the source, it seems that it is a bug in RDp compare function, please help to check on the issue. U...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 Not under consideration

RDp Compare Function Failed for Inserting Big Block of Code

The compare result in RDp is not correct after a big block of code being inserted. As the code change is very simple by adding a block of code into the source, it seems that it is a bug in RDp compare function, please help to check on the issue. U...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Preserve previous search/filter parameters

When I search / filter using dates, especially when using between dates, I have to re-type the same values for each member. Use Case: .
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 Not under consideration

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

Refactoring History is missing on consecutive opening of the existing i Project properties view

In RDPi under i Project perspective the Refactoring History displaying when first time opened but missing from consecutive display of properties. When first time start the RDPi (RBD & RDPi Version 8.x) is first time launched (started) then sel...
about 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Is a defect

Preserve previous search/filter parameters

When I search / filter using dates, especially when using between dates, I have to re-type the same values for each member. Use Case: .
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 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

From Data perspective in RDPi a new View for displaying all triggers under a specific Schema (Library)

In System i navigator after connecting to a specific system and then expanding the Schemas and after then expanding a particular Schema (Library) an option is available called Triggers. Selecting (clicking) on the Triggers option display all the a...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Not under consideration

RSE Server submit job time is when the user login in to As/400 and not when the RSE actually started

When starting a RSE Server using the STRRSESVR NAME(<connection name>) command, a job is created and displayed on the green screen.Viewing the same job submit time in the "Job Status" view in RDP will show the time when the user logged in to...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

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