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Test coverage in RDP for rpg and cl languages

Will RDP for i also get the test coverage feature for the rpg, cobol and cl languages that the aix version of the product for c and c++ is getting and that java already has"? Use Case: Need to be able to see lines of code executed. Would select so...
over 12 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Delivered

Add library column to RSE Show in Table Work with objects.

When creating a work with objects filter in RSE, you may have the same object name in multiple libraries. But library is not an available column when using the Show in Table option, even though it is a property viewable by right clicking. This is ...
almost 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Delivered

Stop "DBGP0004E Program terminated." dialog box from appearing

This dialog for the message "DBGP0004E Program terminated." is very annoying having appear EVERYTIME a program in debug ends. Please stop showing or have an option to stop having it appear. Use Case: For those of us that use more than one monitor ...
almost 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

Fix the Help system to use the information available

If I press F1 with an op-code highlighted in the editor (or even if it is not highlighted) it should show me the op-code in question - not a list that I have to scroll though. It works this way in fixed form - it is crazy that it doesn't in /Free....
almost 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

Allow prefix area command F* for DDS

You can put F* in LPEX editor for RPG source. Please allow this for DDS and other types. Use Case: When i edit DDS source, there are times when i want to search for data in a specific column but i do not remember the column positional number. I ha...
almost 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

Track the depth of F3 (open declaration) so that Alt+Q can return back up the path traveled.

Track the depth of F3 (open declaration) so that Alt+Q can return back up the path traveled. Allows developer to perform a program flow analysis. Use Case: We have many sub routines and/or procedures called from other sub routines and/or procedure...
almost 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 9 Delivered

Add COBOL Code Coverage to RDp

I would like to see the COBOL Code Coverage that is currently part of RDz be added to the functionality in RDp since they share technology and we are trying to enhance our development methods. Use Case: System: Place Mutual Fund Order ApplicationA...
almost 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 6 Delivered

Compare enhancement: side-by-side with color

I have seen 2 different compares within RSE (Remote System Explorer). One of them is a side-by-side comparison and the other has color, but is not side-by-side. What I am requesting is both in the same compare, either similar to or exactly like th...
almost 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 9 Delivered

When open member in editor(Ctrl-Shift-A) for display or print file, add open or browse with report designer/screen designer

Instead of having to the remote systems and select a member, right click and browse or open with, have this option added to the pop-up when you do a Ctrl-Shift-A. Use Case: It would be used anytime you open a display file or print file.
almost 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 6 Delivered

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