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ACS RunSQL decimal seperator

In ACS (run SQL) a SELECT from a table containing numeric fields displays the values different as in "Green Screen" sql.The difference is the decimal seperator. In Green-Screen it is a Comma (on german language systems) in ACS-Run SQL it is a peri...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 7 Not under consideration

Add Align menu to right click context menu in report design to replicate functionality that is in screen design

It would be nice to be able to align headers/fields/constants, etc. in a printer file (PRTF) to the parent like you can when designing a screen (DSPF). Please replicate the right click context menu item Align (with it's sub menu) from the screen d...
over 2 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 1 Future consideration

Exit points for LPEX and screen designer.

Add an exit point for LPEX and screen designer when they open and update a source member. Use Case: Develope a simple change management system.
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 Not under consideration

Support Subsystem names and multiple Job SubType Enhanced for all API format choices for calls to QGYOLOBJ

All other selection (filter) criteria work when calling QGYOLOBJ except "Active Subsystem" and multiple "Job Type - Enhanced". The issue with Job Type may be a bug, but the Active Subsystem should not be limited to only format OLJB0300
over 2 years ago in IBM i / Work Management and Messaging 3 Not under consideration

IBM I DB2 - allow a wildcard filter across a resultset row on select

I'm am reviewing REST API programming. I found this article http://www.vinaysahni.com/best-practices-for-a-pragmatic-restful-api#advanced-queries. With regard to 'Searching' being used with pagination, then I run into a problem. Basically I can't ...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 2 Not under consideration

IBM i - missing commands for BRMS

I have found that there are different commands for BRMS ending typically with BRM, but some functions to work with doesn't have a command to use....ex. a command for changing IPL controls doesn't exist, and using WRKPCYBRM *SYS would be expected t...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / BRMS 2 Not under consideration

The += method in RPG to increment a numeric field does not show up as an (M) in the outline view for the variable.

The += method in RPG to increment a numeric field does not show up as an (M) in the outline view for the variable. We've noticed in the Outline view, that if you use the newer method of using the += symbol in RPGLE to increment a numeric field, th...
over 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Is a defect

Update of QA1AHS when changing MEDCLS

When we change volumes media class, brms' history (file QA1AHS) is not updated, so if we want to duplicate entries with DUPMEDBRM *SCHHST we must specify the old media class instead of the actual one. Use Case: Duplication of media
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / BRMS 4 Not under consideration

RDI: Fields renamed in Input Specifications are not shown in outline

When renaming a field for a record format in the Input Specifications the reference to the field is not shown in the outline. Use Case: Fixed format Input Specifications: ImyFileRecI myField xx_MyField The reference to myField is not shown in the ...
almost 8 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Not under consideration

Prevent Download of 5733OMF Cover Letters

When ordering PTFs via SNDPTFORD, we receive numerous cover letters for the 5733OMF product even though we do not have that product installed, and we did not request fixes for that product. We opened a case with IBM about the issue and were told ...
over 2 years ago in IBM i / PTF and Service 2 Future consideration