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IBM i

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    AFP Toolbox service program QAOCL/QAYTBFMCFG

    Please convert the service program QAYTBFMCFG in library QAOCL for the newer releases of IBM i/OS. Use Case: Generate AFP reports programmatically without need for defining an external printer file.
    almost 9 years ago in IBM i / Print 3 Future consideration

    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...
    about 9 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...
    about 9 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Not under consideration

    Copied connection on 8.0.3 causes opens to original connection

    I copied a connection in RDP 8.0.3 in order to create a work environment with different library list. I used to create different profiles and connections but had troubles with properties being copied. The new connection opens just fine and sets th...
    over 13 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Not under consideration

    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...
    about 9 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 ...
    about 9 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...
    about 9 years ago in IBM i / Security 4 Not under consideration

    Option required for saving Data Overview Diagram for future references

    Due to some business requirement I was generating a Data Overview Diagram from some of the tables from our database. I created the overview diagram and then added some additional information, but couldn't find any option to save the overview diagr...
    almost 14 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 6 Not under consideration

    The Design tab of Screen Designer should show all non-hidden items defined on the record

    When designing records, I would like to see all fields/constants without regard to conditioning or attributes. Currently, I comment out the DSPATR(ND) or indicators while I am working on the design, so that I can see everything defined in the reco...
    almost 14 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...
    about 9 years ago in IBM i / Networking 4 Not under consideration

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