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IBM i

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WebQuery color for subtotal line

Configure a subtotal line in another color is not possible in Info-Assist.Manual edit of fex-file with the following statement will work:TYPE=SUBTOTAL, SIZE=9, STYLE=BOLD, COLOR=RED, $ It would be very useful if this can be done in Info-Assist usi...
over 9 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 3 Delivered

Notification for Work load capping events

after an upgrade to a new serial number system, WLC information is "deleted" Use Case: thru the PMR I was able to get documentation to cover what happens when a server is upgraded to a different serial number server.The only notification that WLC ...
over 9 years ago in IBM i / Work Management and Messaging 5 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 7 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 3 Delivered

Change select next statement feature to end at next semi-colon

The older iNavigator version of the Run SQL Scripts tool used to stop the highlight next statement feature at the next found semi-colon. Now FOR SOME REASON some one got the idea this was not reasonable and now the ACS Run SQL Scripts only stops w...
over 9 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 4 Delivered

Prevent the action of copying in ACS products when nothing is selected

If you press CTRL+C in any of the ACS products without a selection being active you get difference values from the difference features but you always end up copying something. I don't know who's bright idea this was but please stop it and remove t...
over 9 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 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 7 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 7 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 1 Delivered

ACS Data Transfer; DOS Random

When using IBM i Access Client Solutions data transfer need file type or translation for DOS Random. Use Case: ACH origination, wire transfers, and other data transfers.
over 9 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 6 Delivered

Support Flashcopy for PowerVS

Please add the capability to do flashcopy operations for iASPs to enable off-line backups for PowerVS with Geo-mirror.
over 2 years ago in IBM i / PowerHA 2 Delivered

Navigator for i

Navigator for i OS400 operating system application release 7.3 shows relevant information that an attacker could take advantage of.work under the PMR 47794,000,661 Use Case: Attached print screen where relevant messages are evident.
about 7 years ago in IBM i / System Management 5 Delivered