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IBM i

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RDI: Fields defined in multiple files are not shown in outline

When a field is defined in multiple files it is not possible to see this in the outline. If you have 2 files ( myFileA and myFileB ) both containing the field myField then expanding the outline for myFileA should also show the line for myFileB wit...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Delivered

Access Client Solutions Outq selection

In 'classic' Client Access it was possible to make a shortcut to a certain outq on an iSeries server. The selection made in one session was saved until next logon. Use Case: Customer have users not using 5250 but only access outq/splfs and do not ...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 Delivered

IBM i Access Client Solutions - Require Keep Alive parameter to avoid timeouts

We have several LOB's that use DSP01 (LAN Console) to run overnight batch due to the ability to pass the console onto different regions when shifts change. Since we have moved our LPARS behind secure firewalls the 60 minute timeout of the firewall...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 5 Delivered

DISPLAY_JOURNAL BLOB data

The QSYS2.DISPLAY_JOURNAL UDTF returns entry data as a BLOB. It would be incredibly useful if it could come back as text, like DSPJRN. Use Case: I often need to see what changes were made to a particular PF. I need to see the details of the change...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 3 Delivered

Reject connections if no prestart jobs available

A change was made so that connections could be routed to a specific subsystem based on User ID. We created a subsystem for these users and created a number of prestart jobs in the subsystem for the connections with a maximum number. This was to co...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Delivered

IBM i Access - Client Solutions/ Run SQL - display arabic characters by jt400 driver configuration

the Run SQL feature of IBM i Access Client Solutions is currently unable to display Arabic characters that are stored in the IBM i database, even if the CCSID of the user. job and the database file are all set to CCSID 420. Use Case: Our business ...
about 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 Delivered

Like the iAW, I would like to use a hyphen as a "Field Minus" in ACS.

A "Field Minus" cannot be used in laptops without a 10-key function.I would like to use a hyphen as a "Field Minus" in the event of iAW. Use Case: Use to enter a negative value for a numeric field.
about 6 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 3 Delivered

Add send and receive program to API QMHOLHST

Some information is missing in the data returned by the API QMHOLHST:Sending and receiving program names and instructions. The information is already present in the QHST database file in record type 0001 in position 81 to 110, so it should be easy...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / Work Management and Messaging 5 Delivered

qsys2.parse_statement function should return referential constraint information on create table statements

qsys2.parse_statement function should return referential constraint information on create table statements. Table name would probably be sufficient, but some might like column names also. There are many different ways to specify a foreign key cons...
about 6 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Delivered

Db2 Web Query enhancement - document how to use repository image URL in a report column

Web Query reports could be enhanced by including an image, within a row of data. The WQ portal currently includes the ability to upload images into the repository, but it is unclear HOW to reference the image Path or URL on a report column. Please...
about 6 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 1 Delivered