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IBM i

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    Provide *true & *false figurative constants for indicators

    To align with modern languages, please consider adding new figurative constants *true & *false for indicators.
    about 2 months ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 0 Submitted

    Generate qualified data structures for *LOB sql data types

    When generating data structures for BLOB & CLOB SQL data types, use a qualified data structure instead of using the variable name with _LEN and _DATA appended. For example, Currently, for this field definition, DCL-S BLOBFIELD SQLTYPE(CLOB:160...
    about 2 months ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Future consideration

    In RUN SQL Scripts enable common font resizing methods

    Although Run SQL Scripts does support font resizing, the controls are difficult to access quickly and do not align with common or expected methods for changing font size. This slows me down, particularly when sharing my screen during conference ca...
    7 days ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 0 Submitted

    allow Object attribute PF-SRC in SAVCHGOBJ command (today only use attribute like DSPOBJD)

    This small detail would allow for more selective backups, especially in development environments where source code is of great importance. Currently, while selection by attribute is possible, the attribute used for selection is only PF for source ...
    14 days ago in IBM i / Save and Restore 0 Submitted

    Add support for USB devices >256GB

    As LTO Drives and media getting larger (and more expensive) it is not longer suitable for a daily backup on small environments. So a lot of customers use USB thumbdrives, but these are only supported up to 256GB Please add support (and test) for l...
    6 months ago in IBM i / Hardware 6 Under review

    Run SQL Scripts: Remove redundant variable prompting

    When prompting for multiple substitution variables with same name, only prompt once.
    5 months ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 5 Future consideration

    Allow constants to be used when defining sql data types

    Allow constants to be used when defining sql data types. Currently, when defining SQL LOB types, the length of the field must be defined using an explicit value. Often I've found that it would be better if the length of the LOB type can be a const...
    15 days ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 0 Submitted

    Subsystem information in plan cache

    When analyzing the cache plan, the subsystem information for accessing the job that generated the plan is not visible. The client's IP address would also be important. This would allow filtering the information by subsystem or IP address.
    15 days ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Future consideration

    Extend Eval-Corr to ignore empty or null subfields in source Ds

    The eval-corr opcode is extremely convenient for all functions that require sharing a template type definition and ensures that adding new fields to the base template is easily extended to the eval-corr target DSs by simply recompiling the affecte...
    2 months ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 0 Submitted

    Create a "Code for IBM i" Extension for JetBrains PyCharm (similar to the one for Visual Studio Code)

    Currently, the "Code for IBM i" extension is available for Visual Studio Code, enabling developers working on IBM i to benefit from a modern and integrated development environment. However, many developers also use JetBrains PyCharm for their proj...
    3 months ago in IBM i / Application Development 2 Submitted

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