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Mechanism to allow drivers in IO path to communicate with each other.

We need a mechanism to allow drivers in IO path to communicate with each other.A possible approach could be to allow third party vendors to set/use any unused bit in b_flags in buf/bufx structure to achieve the same. Basically, In the IO path AIX ...
over 5 years ago in AIX 2 Not under consideration

Add menu option to convert file and variable definitions to free form

To hasten the move from fixed format RPG to free form, please add source option to allow converting variables, constants, DS and f-specs from fixed to free, similar to how you can highlight lines of code and select convert to free. Use Case: D MYV...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 1 Not under consideration

Prevent reboot of frame while any LPAR is active

It is good to "Prevent the frame power off if any LPAR is active/running".As of now we are receiving an alert but still we need to get alternate prevention.
over 5 years ago in Hardware Management Console 2 Not under consideration

vHMC Hard Drive Allocation

would like the vHMC 8.8.7 sp1 to install with a much smaller HDD. 500GB default is too much for our environment.
over 5 years ago in Hardware Management Console 4 Not under consideration

Execute Line Commands over Multiple Views of Same Source Member

Currently, you can only execute line commands within a single view of a source member, which requires you to navigate between different sections of the same code on a single view, and can be time consuming if you have multiple line commands to exe...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 1 Not under consideration

Automatically connect a pointer with a based structure while RPG debugging.

While debugging RPG Programms with Variables or DataStructures which are based on a Pointer, the Values of these Variables are always displayed as asterisks.In my opinion the Debugger sould automatically connect the pointer with the Variable or Da...
almost 11 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: .The function (ctrl+shift+D) always shows the default date (today) and default search (Equal). Would be nice and ...
almost 11 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Not under consideration

VMRM to support GMVC Replication for Stowise storages

VMRM to support GMVC so that the Consistency Groups automatically re-sync the data after the failed link between the Storage Boxes resumes to work.
over 2 years ago in VM Recovery Manager 1 Needs more information

split views & closing RDp

when editing a source member and you have mutliple views open if you close RDp & reopen it opens up with the single "main" view. it would be nice if RDp "remembered" the number of views on the source member and opened with the same number of v...
almost 11 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Not under consideration

Report designer in overlays

Within Rational Developer for Power Systems allow the report designer to pull in any overlays so the designer can assist in lining up the print file data around the form (overlay). Use Case: Currently, we have use the USDA's health certificate for...
almost 11 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 8 Not under consideration

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