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IBM i

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    We havWe have a need to enlarge Number of bytes in a record which is currently set to a max value of 32766 bytes.e a need to enlarge Number of bytes in a record which is currently set to a max value of 32766 bytes.

    We have a need to enlarge Number of bytes in a record which is currently set to a max value of 32766 bytes. As currently most of DB are support for more that 32766bytes no. Should be enhance the limitation to support for other platform as well.
    almost 2 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Not under consideration

    Screen Designer: Support for SNGCHCFLD and other ENPTUI

    Alter the operation of a field definition (perhaps via the Properties window) so that one may choose a DDS keyword before defining other properties of the field, rather than the other way around, as it is now. For example, if I want to define a si...
    over 11 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Not under consideration

    Enable drag/drop field text in Screen Designer

    Enable ability to drag and drop field text from Field Table to screen in design mode. Use Case: DDS DesignDesign tabDisplay file creationPrinter file creation
    over 11 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

    OIA space display while the cursor is in G type field

    Request: On ACS 5250 display emulation in Japanese, OIA space needs to indicate Double Byte Kana input is activated while the cursor is in G type field. Details: OIA space correctly indicates Double Byte Kana input is activated while the cursor is...
    over 7 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 Not under consideration

    Auto Update DCM root and int CA via PTF

    As new root and intermediate CAs become available, have a PTF created that auto updates DCM with these new CAs. Use Case: We had a 3rd party application update their SSL wildcard cert this past Saturday.Our application failed with below errors. SS...
    over 7 years ago in IBM i / Security 3 Not under consideration

    FortiSIEM for IBM i 7.3

    We are planning to use SIEM to monitor our system and they need to connect to our IBM i Operating system. Use Case: FortiSIEM will be used to monitor all servers on our network.
    almost 6 years ago in IBM i / System Management 4 Not under consideration

    Auto Generate file open for RPG IV

    I can generate Procedures, D-Specs, and Java Method Calls from a right click menu in the LPEX editor for RPG. It would be useful if I could generate file opens as well. It should work like this: 1. Right click in the editor, and select New -> F...
    almost 6 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Future consideration

    IBM ACS - IFS - Send

    With the new version 1.1.7.3 you can send file to other systems. This feature is really nice!But it would be easier when i could see the name behind the IP address.Thank you. Use Case: see description
    almost 8 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 3 Not under consideration

    More than one statement per line

    It would be nice to be able to put more than one statement per line in free format separated by the Semicolon. If X = 1; X=2; Else; X=3; EndIf; Would be an easy solution without changing the whole language to be similar to what other languages com...
    almost 6 years ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 4 Not under consideration

    Changes to CHGACTPRFL command

    The CHGACTPRFL command only allows you to specify individual user id's. Use Case: It would be very beneficial if the command allowed you to "wildcard" the USERID parameter field. For example: ABC* versus ABC123, etc.
    almost 8 years ago in IBM i / Security 2 Not under consideration

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