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Compare without sequence #

The stock compare function, as initiated with a right-click in the RSE includes sequence # in the comparison. There doesn't appear to be a way to stop this from happening, so many more differences are tagged than we would like. Use Case: We have s...
almost 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 6 Delivered

Adding a hyperlink to comment source code when developing in Remote System Explorer in RDi.

We use Jira as our document control/status control/issue tracker. We also put this Jira number within our source code as a comment. It will be great if we can add a hyperlink to that Jira number, so when you click on this hyperlink it will take yo...
over 2 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 Delivered

Implement Change Data Capture Technology in IBM DB2 for i

I would request you add Change Data Capture technology to the IBM i. Currently IBM i has the ability to journal changes, and there are some basic capabilities for viewing that data. However viewing it via a 5250 screen is very challenging, and oft...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Delivered

Optimization over SVC KSYS: Storage re-mapping process during "move dr_test=yes"

The way of handling actions on SVC by KSYS during DR Test is not correct/optimal. From the storage perspective, DR Test actions (move dr_test=yes) can be divided into the following stages, all on storage array running at BACKUP site: 1. Removal of...
over 5 years ago in VM Recovery Manager 2 Delivered

Enhancement suggestion for LODIMGCLG OPTION(*UNLOAD)

In IBM i v7.2 it is my understanding that only one image catalog can be mounted at any time to a virtual device. If this is incorrect then the rest of this RFE invalid and can be closed on that confirmation. But if my understanding is correct I'd ...
over 6 years ago in IBM i / Install and Upgrade and Licensing 4 Delivered

Migrate .cae file with .ws to Client Solutions .hod

When using the Access client solutions plug in to migrate .ws files to .hod, if the .ws file is configured to use Kerberos the kerberos settings are not copied as the .cae file is not migrated. Use Case: Can this be considered for future release a...
over 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 5 Delivered

RSS-VE Flip mouse scroll and CTRL-Scroll functions or let us config

Within the VE module of the RSS component.When I have a VE open and the tree is shown, the action of the scroll wheel of the mouse and the action of the CTRL-Scroll Wheel are backwards. The default of the mouse scroll wheel should be scrolling the...
over 4 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 Delivered

Display BRMS log

The DSPLOGBRM command is based on the file QA1ALG in QUSRBRM in which the time is recorded as zonded field 6 0. This does not provide enough details for the DSPLOGBRM command to show the right order. Use Case: Please have a look at the DSPLOGBRM e...
over 6 years ago in IBM i / BRMS 3 Delivered

RDI Command popups do not appear on same monitor as RDI window.

I use two monitors while working at home, the main one is my laptop panel and the other is a widescreen monitor. I have to travel into the office sometimes where the setup is different so the main screen reverts from the laptop to one of the two m...
over 4 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Delivered

GNU tar for PASE

Add the GNU version of tar to PASE. Use Case: Using tar on /QOpenSys/QIBM/ProdData/OPS/Node4 causes "@Longlink" issues. Using GNU tar from perzl (/opt/freeware/bin/tar) doesn't have the same issue.
over 8 years ago in IBM i / Open Source and PASE 3 Delivered