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IBM i

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H spec keywords MAIN & NOMAIN

When creating a program with many modules we specify H NOMAIN for modules other than Main module (and, we don’t have to specify H MAIN for main module). In fact, the reverse could be better - specifying H MAIN (mandatorily) for the main module and...
over 1 year ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 1 Not under consideration

DDS in free format

I have attached a word document. I would like DDS specifications for DSPF, PF, LF etc. could be allowed in free format like the RPGLE program. Thank you.
over 1 year ago in IBM i / Application Development 1 Not under consideration

Add Mozilla Firefox to YUM repository on IBM i

With Firefox browser we could browse pages from IBM i Use Case: I think it's really useful on an environment with VNC or X11, so we could install some programs requiring some browsing for features selection.
over 6 years ago in IBM i / Open Source and PASE 1 Not under consideration

Display the content of global variables

When using global variables in (noMain) modules included in either programs or service programs, it is currently not possible to view the content of these global variables when debugging the (service) programs. Use Case: This new feature will help...
over 12 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Add menu option to start reconciler from i Project

Add a menu option to the context menu of source files of IBM i Projects to start the reconciler for the selected source file. Use Case: Source code of development utilities is often stored in a source file dedicated to the utility. Starting the re...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Streamline PTF Process

The PTF process feels antiquated. It would be nice to be able to use a package manager to handle this. This new command would be for installation, upgrade and viewing installed / available ptfs. In pase: ptf install XXXXXX # apply permanentptf tem...
over 4 years ago in IBM i / PTF and Service 4 Not under consideration

Add user defined fields to user profiles

Adding a few user defined fields to users profiles would allow customers to directly attach useful information to user profiles. I suggest five 10 character fields. having one field long enough to store an email address would also be very helpful....
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / Security 4 Not under consideration

Request for "assignment time" column option in QRadar Offense

Hello Support, We have a critical business requirement for Qradar offense export data. Being an MSSP we need assignment time in the Qradar offense data export CSV file to run our operations efficiently. Currently with the available information, th...
about 3 years ago in IBM i / Core OS 2 Not under consideration

Adding Items to BRMS Control Group

When adding an item to a BRMS control group, the new item goes to the bottom of the list. I then have to select the item and click the Move Up button. If I've got 25 items in my control group I have to hit a button about 20 times if I want to inse...
over 6 years ago in IBM i / BRMS 5 Not under consideration

Filter for I Projects Navigator

We have many Ibm i projects with many source files/members, we have to compare the sources with each other. It's not easy to select two source member in a very long list of source files and members.It should be very useful a filter box in I Projec...
over 1 year ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

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