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Creating SQL Statements from an existing SQL statement in the SQL Results view under Data Perspective

Looking for a way where an already executed SQL statement can Re-Execute and/or retrieve an already executed statement itself in a SQL Script. I know I can save all my SQL statements in a script, but what about if I have not saved them and want to...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Not under consideration

Verify Sources should be similar in RSE and iProjects

Verifying Sources in iProject canot be done in the same way as in RSE.You can only use the Menu at the top of the IDE, not the Contextmenu on the Sourcemember itself anymore. Use Case: in all iProjects
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Does not brings the tables/files list on pressing Ctrl+Spacebar after SchemaName(dot) in SQL Scrapbook/Script for the schema

Using RBD and RDPi (ver 8.0) After connecting to a iSeries DB2 database from the Data Perspective then set the Schemas Filter. If the schema (Library) does not fulfil the selection criteria (expanding the filtered Schemas does not show the Schema/...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Not under consideration

Similar Debug Possibilities in iProjects like in RSE

In RSE it is possible to create Debug Configurations and right click a source for either launch the debug of the corresponding object or create a service Entry for Debugging.It is automatically detecting the relevant object to debug when launching...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Not under consideration

Copy filter strings when adding new string

When creating a new filter string in RSE, would like to be able to copy library, source file, member, and type criteria from the existing filter and edit. Use Case: User selects a filter string and clicks 'Copy'.The selected filter's strings are c...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

RDp Compare Function Failed for Inserting Big Block of Code

The compare result in RDp is not correct after a big block of code being inserted. As the code change is very simple by adding a block of code into the source, it seems that it is a bug in RDp compare function, please help to check on the issue. U...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 Not under consideration

RDp Compare Function Failed for Inserting Big Block of Code

The compare result in RDp is not correct after a big block of code being inserted. As the code change is very simple by adding a block of code into the source, it seems that it is a bug in RDp compare function, please help to check on the issue. U...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

Preserve previous search/filter parameters

When I search / filter using dates, especially when using between dates, I have to re-type the same values for each member. Use Case: .
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 Not under consideration

Cache commands for common functions to speed functions like copy/paste of source members

When copying/pasting source members it is frustrating to have to wait for command retrieval. The command is not going to change - why download it each time? Also it would be nice to have a paste option where the command prompt did not appear at al...
over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 Not under consideration

Refactoring History is missing on consecutive opening of the existing i Project properties view

In RDPi under i Project perspective the Refactoring History displaying when first time opened but missing from consecutive display of properties. When first time start the RDPi (RBD & RDPi Version 8.x) is first time launched (started) then sel...
about 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Is a defect