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Make Outline support compile-time expressions in keywords

The RDi outline does not recognize a compile-time expression within the data type definition. Example: varchar( %len( otherField ) ) Since the format of the example is supported by the compiler, I would like the RDi outline to also support it. Use...
almost 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Delivered

Compare Doesn't Merge from RSE

In iProjects source compare provides a way to merge differences from one source file to the other. However, when comparing source from within RSE, this feature is missing even though by all other appearances, it is the same. Please add the merge o...
almost 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 8 Delivered

Add preference for default case for Context Assist insertions

I'd like a preference to control the default case of field names inserted into the source using context assist (aka auto-complete)? If I've used the field in my program, it inserts with whatever case I've used in my program. But if I haven't used ...
almost 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

Block selection and single-keystroke navigation between open source members

Prior to RDi 9.0, you could do the following: - Have two or more members open. - Select a line to move or copy from one member ? ?to another using Alt+L. - Optionally use Shift+Up or Shift+Down arrows to highlight a block of code. - Use Alt+Left o...
about 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Delivered

Replicate PDM compile submitted job naming

When a compile is submitted to batch in PDM, the job takes the name of the source member. When submitting a compile in RDi, the job uses the job description as the submitted job name. Use Case: Submit a compile in RDi and the job name should be th...
about 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 8 Delivered

Document/Define variables available in RPGLE Code Templates

See http://help.eclipse.org/luna/index.jsp?topic=%2Forg.eclipse.jdt.doc.user%2Fconcepts%2Fconcept-template-variables.htm it turns out that ${user} and ${date} and ${year} work. as well as the documented ${cursor}. ${file} does not work. What other...
about 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

Provide ability to set source path for reuse on SEP debugging.

When launching RSE Debug VIA SEP from a 5250 session the Object is examined to determine the source path. When this path does not exist a prompt is provided to set the path. On each subsequent debug session he path must be set again. I would like ...
about 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

Rational Developer for I code generation

We are on OS 7.1 using Rational 9.1.1 - When I convert code to free form it is still creating the FREE END-FREE statements even though they are no longer required on OS 7.1 - Can the generation if Free End-Free statements be made optional? Use Cas...
about 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

LPEX New Procedure Wizard defaults for Free-form

With RDi 9.1.1, the defaults in the New Procedure wizard are "not checked" for both "Generate free-form D-spec and P-spec code" and "Generate free-form C-spec" check boxes. This is a regressive change from the behavior of 9.1.0, and should be corr...
about 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Delivered

Line outline doesn't show numbered indicators

When we have an RPGLE source open with the live outline open there is no reference of the numbered indicator.Exemple *IN(10) and *IN12 are used in the program. Only *IN12 appear in the outline. Even with the search, I can't find the *IN(10). The i...
about 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 6 Delivered