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IBM i

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Provide GCC compiler support in RDi

Provide compiler option for GCC compiler within the RDi IDE to allow seamless compiles of IFS based source. Also allow compiler options to be set as part of the set up. Use Case: Allows the creation of Open Source objects from within the RDi IDE e...
over 8 years ago in IBM i / Open Source and PASE 4 Not under consideration

BRMS - Please enhance help text for error message BRM1771

We tried to change the Expiration Date of a tape-volume, either to *PERM or to a date in 3 years. This resulted in the error message BRM1771, which states that the date-format is incorrect. But the date-format was correctly set. After raising an I...
about 1 year ago in IBM i / BRMS 1 Not under consideration

Backup via O.A. to RDX

We require the implementation of optical devices (RDX) in Backup Tasks via Operational Assistant (Go Backup), as well as supported in SAVxxx Save Commands and in the Go Save menu for Save System and User Data (Options 20-23). Use Case: Implementin...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Save and Restore 3 Not under consideration

Command Prompting Control not Executing

Command prompting control is not executing when no value is entered for a required parameter. Meaning, if a user prompts a command that has a required parameter but then simply presses ENTER instead of filling in the required parameter value, no e...
over 6 years ago in IBM i / Languages - Other 2 Future consideration

Add hover help features for Constant length to aid programmer productivity.

While editing programs, we often hover over a variable to see definition information. If it is a constant (DCL-C) type, when hovered over, you see only the value. You do not know the length. It would be helpful to add the length of the constant, s...
about 1 year ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 1 Future consideration

AES Crypt

Make the AES algorithm compatible with AES calculated by different software platforms. The ENCRYPT_AES sql function can encrypt a DB column. Unfortunately the algorithm is IBM proprietary [The internal encryption algorithm used is from the CLiC To...
about 1 year ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Not under consideration

Allow ON-EXCP to use a simple qualified name

The invention of the enum structure is great for documenting return codes or exception IDs for particular purposes. These can be used on the ON-EXCP opcode to clarify the meaning of each message ID monitored. Qualification of structures (or enums)...
7 months ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 2 Is a defect

iACS create new windows on same page as main window

if possible change iACS new window behaviour to create new windows on the same display / screen as the originating (main) window. Use Case: developers working on Mac with 3 or 4 screen setup. When working with iACS databases and schemas, new windo...
over 5 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 8 Future consideration

Include I_BASE_01 USB stick with All POWER9 systems

When a customer needs to recover their system, they need to do a "D" mode IPL. Without having the I_BASE_01 USB stick available might cause recovery delays. Use Case: All machines should continue to ship with a no charge I_BASE_01 DVD or a USB wit...
almost 6 years ago in IBM i / Install and Upgrade and Licensing 5 Not under consideration

Redirect CPA (inquiry) messages for jobs submitted by client

RDi submits CHGPF to batch on IBM i. If a column is dropped by the operation, CPA32B2 is issued and replied to with a 'C' automatically. When executed in a 5250 interactive session, an inquiry message is sent to the workstation where the user can ...
almost 6 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

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