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IBM i

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Couple of LPEX RDi 9.0 UI issues

Open any source file longer than about 10 pages the RPG LPEX editor in RDi 9.0.0.1 for edit or browse. Click anywhere in the text and hold down any arrow key (up, down, left, or right) for a second. The cursor will not move until you release the k...
over 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Is a defect

Can't install RDi on removable device

As a consultant in a small company, I would like to be able to install RDi on a removable device such as a USB stick so I can move it from one laptop to another for use with different clients. Use Case: As a consultant, I am often given a laptop f...
over 3 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Not under consideration

Display i Project member synchronization status.

RDi should show the synchronization status of the files and members on the iProject view. An icon can show that a file or member has changed since the last time it was pushed. Currently, the only way to get a sync status is through the remote reco...
over 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Not under consideration

QSECOFR log in time changing after issuing STRTCPSVR

QSECOFR log in time changing after issuing STRTCPSVR Use Case: Once STRTCPSVR SERVER(*HTTP) HTTPSVR(*ADMIN) will change QSECOFR login timing.
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Security 3 Not under consideration

Ability to Change Text Color for Specific Content in LPEX Editor

Our team uses Rational Developer for i to edit large quantities of RPG, SQL and CL source. Our productivity is reduced by the lack of visual contrast in colors as the current version appears to not have a means to change the font color of If/Endif...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Not under consideration

"Find" keyboard shortcuts operate on indeterminate window

This applies to RDi version 8.0.3. (You might want to add "Release" as a Product identifier.) ;-) It appears that when using the "Find/Replace" function, using keyboard shortcuts causes RDi to operate inconsistently, sometimes on the active window...
over 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Recursive program call static variables

With use of THREAD(*CONCURRENT) for "MRT" programs (recursive call'able) we are missing a new type of 'static' variables:Program level: 1) Static GLOBAL variables (Shared for ALL recursive call instances) – ok (default)2) GLOBAL variables (Unique ...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 3 Not under consideration

WRKSYSACT OUTPUT(*FILE) extensions

1) We'll like to use another jobqueue than QBATCH (we can't overrule the QSYSJOBD jobdescription). 2) The file QAITMON should be extended with 'Current user'3) The file QAITMON should be extended with 'Accounting code'4) QAITMON/DTETIM should be a...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Performance Tools 3 Not under consideration

Let the system Print Key function Print the entire subfile

Currently when doing a print key it prints only what is o the screen. If there is a subfile, a custom program needs to be done to print the subfile. A subfile where the roll-up/down is controled by the system, the system knows already what is in t...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Core OS 5 Not under consideration

IBM APAR SE06649 IPDS SHADING IS NOT WORKING WHEN USING DDS KEYWORD BOX, SHADING

When trying to use the DDS Keyword Box Shading the shading does not work. Look at apar SE06649. Use Case: The DDS Keyword Box Shading does not work.
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Print 2 Future consideration

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