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On the SBMJOB command add option to include database overrides

It would be nice to have something like the CPYENVVAR(*YES) but for OVRDBF/OVRPRTF to include any overrides that are in the current job stream carry over to the submitted job. Currently these isn't a API or SQL Service to even read the files that ...
about 2 months ago in IBM i / Work Management and Messaging 1 Submitted

Add bit identifiers to DCL-DS subfields in RPG IV

I'd like to have the ability to declare a bit field in an RPG IV data structure. In the C language, you might have a structure like this: struct _Gen_IOP_T { /*Gen IOP breakdown structure for MATMATR*/ char Bus; /* Bus Number */ int Card : 4; /...
9 months ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 2 Future consideration

iACS - HOD

we have done a network installation of iACS inside our IFS with restricted access for functions like "run SQL-Scripts". Our Users can only see the 5250-Emulator and their SPLFs. We have entered the restrictions inside the AcsConfig.properties-file...
almost 3 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 Not under consideration

Make %dec() 2nd & 3rd parm optional

The %dec() function should be able to detect the length and decimal positions of the target variable when converting from a character field. Use Case: Currently, when using the %dec() function to convert from a character field, you're forced to sp...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 6 Future consideration

BRMS to ignore some non-critical errors when saving spools

BRMS does stop save procedure in some cases of non-cricital errors like saving QUSRSYS with some spool files damaged. It would be preferrable to have BRMS by default ignore the errors, post more detailed information into DSPLOGBRM and continue sav...
almost 4 years ago in IBM i / BRMS 5 Not under consideration

Add ability to Run Sql scripts to enter qualifed name for Insert Generated SQL

Clicking ADD and navigating through Schemas can take long and be tedious when having to do more than one a day. Please give ability to enter /qsys.lib/mylib.lib/mytable.file, etc. so I can just type it in.
5 months ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Future consideration

Expanding SQL to view certificates assigned to IBM i applications

In a previous release, IBM i SQL enhancements made it possible to view certificate info from the qsys2.certificate_info table using an SQL statement. The enhancement I am suggesting would take the next step and make it possible to view which certi...
8 months ago in IBM i / Security 1 Submitted

DB2 Alter Table Rename column

DB2 for LUW and z/OS provide the capability to rename a column. DB2 for i should have the same functionality. Renaming a column's system name should be included, too. Use Case: In our IT department, Data Studio is used to create or modify tables a...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 8 Future consideration

Automatic Login Feature for Print Sessions in ACS 5250 Emulator

We request the addition of an automatic login feature for print sessions in the ACS 5250 emulator. Currently, regular 5250 sessions allow automatic login without user input using PLUGIN=logon, but this is not possible for print sessions.
3 months ago in IBM i / Application Development 0 Submitted

OAuth support for gmail email from IBMi

I've put this request in because Tech Support had nothing and recommended this as the course of action at this time. As of September 30, 2024, gmail is no longer allowing POP and SMTP for email. Anyone using gmail to send emails from the IBMi will...
5 months ago in IBM i / Work Management and Messaging 0 Submitted

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