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add support for QaneSava/QaneRsta to accept multiple arguments for LIB parameter

I am using QaneSava API to save libraries. I am using STRSAVSYNC and SYNCID option when I need to synchronize multiple libraries. By using this approach I can synchronize up to 32 libraries using 32 QaneSava calls. However, I have a requirements t...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / BRMS 1 Not under consideration

Enhance code comment feature

Using ACS Run SQL Scripts version 1.1.6.1 When using CTRL+/ to comment or uncomment without first highlighting the line of text, the product highlights the text to the end of line and then moves the cursor AFTER the highlighted text. This places t...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Not under consideration

RDP Last Date Used column not sorting

When showing all library objects that appear in a filter, I selected Show in Table. I know a new menu option was added to Default or All which is great. The problem I'm having is any of the columns can be sorted by clicking on the column header - ...
about 11 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Is a defect

Advanced Job Scheduler Output Queue Monitor and Distribution

We would like to have more parameters in the output queue monitor that allows for wildcard file name such as QP1A* and a delay that allows time for multiple spooled files to develop. Then bundle the spooled file into a common .PDF and follow the e...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / Core OS 4 Not under consideration

Provide a public URL to download ACS

ACS should be deployed in all of our computers. To simplify this process and the upgrade would be better to have a public url. It will become possible to create a brew cask to install it on mac for example. Use Case: Deploy and upgrade ACS typing ...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Not under consideration

Capture Object Information

he DSPFD command collects a lot of information about files and allows that information to be displayed, printed or written to a file. The file name can also use wildcards. However, it appears the group responsible for the DSPOBJ command didn't bot...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / Security 4 Not under consideration

Debug (Service Entry)

Make the option for set Debug (Serivce Entry) available as part of the right click menu in an RPG source object or part of the right click menu for the editor tab when in RSE perspective. Another option would be to add an icon to the top that woul...
over 11 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

(RPG) Option to configure call level to display in application diagram

RPG application diagram is very attractive. Is it possible to configure the level of call hierarchy for RPG? E.g., select 3 levels or 5 levels of calls in order to make the diagram not too complex and readable. Use Case: Provide an option to confi...
over 11 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Need to prevent port hijacking

TCP/IP Ports Required for Access for Windows and Related Functions as specified in IBM technical document N1019667 should be reserved for those functions and never assigned to other functions by any IBM program. I do not consider this to be an enh...
over 7 years ago in IBM i / Networking 4 Not under consideration

SQL Prompting support in LPEX editor for Cobol on System I

Would like to have the ability to prompt on embedded SQL while editing a Cobol program. The functionality should be similar to SEU's abilities. Use Case: Developing Cobol applications on the Power System I.
over 11 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 6 Not under consideration

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