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Do not sort parameter and key list components

Can we exclude parameter and key list components from being sorted in the outline view. I want my key list fields in the order that they appear in the source code. The scenario: I find my key in the outline and then I identify the field in the key...
almost 12 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

Identify Main Procedure in Outline

When using the H-spec MAIN in an RPG source, please move the procedure (that the Main keyword points to) in the outline to be the first procedure displayed. Then do something in addition to make it visually indicate that it is the Main procedure. ...
over 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

Web cert HMC CLI or API

We would like to request a CLI or API that we can use to generate CSR's and upload new web certs on the HMC.
almost 6 years ago in Hardware Management Console 2 Delivered

asking about the possibility of including information on retransmissions and "Connections Reset" by communications line

Request : Is it possible to add information to CS that shows the number of retransmissions and "Connections Reset" per communication line. Current situation :Banesco try to keep under control the amount of retransmissions and the restart of connec...
almost 5 years ago in IBM i / Networking 4 Delivered

Display resource requirements/availability in the GUI

Local resources (requirements) should not exceed the remote resources (availability). As new VMs are added to local servers, sometimes the remote resources available can be exceeded. This would prevent a successful Move or Rehearsal. There is no "...
over 2 years ago in VM Recovery Manager 3 Delivered

More variable option at SNDSMTPEMM command or upgrade Message Monitors.

We need more variable for command SNDSMTPEMM for content of a message queue like IBM System Director. Use Case: i am a technical guy from business partner NCT SI and have seen your last presentation " Predivtive Performance Managment. It was very ...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / System Management 7 Delivered

Prevent passwords that match user profile

We need a way to prevent that the password matches the user profile. The available exit programs are not bullet proof. A new system value or password rule should be created to prevent the setup of a password that matches the user profile. Use Case...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Security 8 Delivered

Hover and hyperlink in RPGLE support for like, likeds, etc in D specs

In D specs, we can refer to other definitions such as in like, likeds, dim, based, overlay.For instance: d Z_CustInfo ds qualified template d id 10i 0 d description 50a varying d maxCust c 10 d customers ds likeds(Z_CustInfo) dim(maxCust) When I h...
almost 12 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Delivered

Allow going back after following RPGLE hyperlinks

I like the new RPGLE hyperlink functionality added in 8.5.1. It is an alternative to my RFE 11092.However, once I follow a link, I can't easily get back to where I was. I would like a "back" action to go to the previous position.I'd prefer that th...
almost 12 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

Update RSTUSRPRF functionality restore Password

Currently when single user is restored using RSTUSRPRF the password is not restored . Password Restore only wotk when restoring *ALL profiles We are IBM i Security ISV and we have multiple customer wanting ability restore the password when single ...
over 2 years ago in IBM i / Security 1 Delivered