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IBM i

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Show contextual warning about unused local variables

Most development tools now display a squiggly line under unused local and global variables. I believe RDi needs a feature that does this. Use Case: If you have a variable defined that is no longer used in the procedure or the program, a squiggly l...
over 9 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

Add Auto Refresh of log messages in IBM Navigator for i

The web interface for IBM Navigator for i does not have an auto refresh option when viewing active job logs or system operator messages. Use Case: Being able to auto refresh the logs for watching activity during certain periods rather than having ...
almost 5 years ago in IBM i / System Management 4 Delivered

Option 21 to restricted state

I would like to be able to easily complete a full system save using option 21 and instead of starting up the controlling subsystem, remain in restricted state (or IPL). Right now, to do this I need to prompt the individual commands for the save, c...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Save and Restore 8 Delivered

Start having Application Runtime Expert (ARE) for IBM i use Java 17

Start having Application Runtime Expert for IBM i use Java 17 as IBM announced End of Service for Java 8 will be April of 2025 for all platforms except Z. https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/java-sdk-lifecycle-dates Do not use Java 11 as IBM annou...
3 months ago in IBM i / Performance Tools 1 Delivered

Integration of iIBM i Access database functions into RD Power

While bringing back the Database perspective was a step in the right direction, the IBM i Access database functions are much more complete, especially Visual Explain . I'd like to see the IBM i Access DB functions to be available as a plugin that ...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 9 Delivered

Start having IBM Navigator for i use Java 17

Start having IBM Navigator for i use Java 17 as IBM announced End of Service for Java 8 will be April of 2025 for all platforms except Z. https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/java-sdk-lifecycle-dates Do not use Java 11 as IBM announced that 7.5 wil...
3 months ago in IBM i / Web Serving 3 Delivered

Add view or udtf JOB_QUEUE_ENTRIES

Because the view JOB_QUEUE_INFO already exist, so similar to the output_queue_xxx views the job_queue_entries view is missing select * from qsys2.job_queue_entrieswhere job_queue_name = 'QBATCH'
over 1 year ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 3 Delivered

Module IFS source name missing

CL command DSPMOD and API QBNRMODI should provide the source file name of IFS sources if the source was compiled from an IFS source.API QLICOBJD should provide a function to change the IFS source path of a *MODULE object. Use Case: When using sour...
over 6 years ago in IBM i / Application Development 4 Delivered

256-bit Encryption for ENCRYPT_AES SQL Function

Please add in support for 256-bit encryption with the ENCRYPT_AES SQL statement. Use Case: Higher encryption is more secure. 256-bit encryption is harder to break than the currently supported 128-bit encryption.
over 5 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 4 Delivered

The i5/OS Scheduler always starts at each IPL, unless you start up in a restricted state

The i5/OS Scheduler always starts at each IPL, unless you start up in a restricted state. There are times when you are IPLing the machine, and you want the machine to come up, but not have any jobs on the scheduler be released. For example, an i5/...
over 6 years ago in IBM i / Work Management and Messaging 7 Delivered

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