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IBM i

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Named index of current iteration in for-each loop

I'm building some functionality that relies on several arrays that need to be filled, checked and modified on the fly. I like the for-each loop with dim(*auto: nn) for this. In the initial load proces I can use '*next' as an index, which is great....
5 months ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 1 Future consideration

Sort (auto-arrange) all content in /INCLUDE members in RPG IV

All content of included (/INCLUDE) members should be arranged in the source member so that the target (including) source member can be compiled. That is I want to include prototypes, declares, and even subprocedure implementation (body) in a /INCL...
11 days ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 1 Not under consideration

Relax requirements for /INCLUDE /IF /ENDIF in RPG IV

We still have to start the /xxxx directives (e.g., /IF, /INCLUDE, /ENDIF, /DEFINE in column 7 even in *FREE. Please eliminate this restriction and allow them to be speified in any column so long as all content before the /<whatever> is blank.
11 days ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 3 Functionality already exists

Enhancing network performance analysis on IBM i with iPerf Integration

iPerf (iPerf - The TCP, UDP and SCTP network bandwidth measurement tool) is a widely used command-line tool designed for measuring network performance by generating TCP and UDP traffic between two endpoints. It allows network administrators, engin...
2 months ago in IBM i / Open Source and PASE 0 Submitted

IBM i Services for the Advanced Job Scheduler (AJS)

IBM i is moving into the direction of adding SQL service to nealry every part of the operating system, except for the Advanced Job Scheduler. To my knowledge there are none. Since the license simplification the use of the Advanced Job Scheduler is...
3 months ago in IBM i / System Management 2 Submitted
123 VOTE

Develop Visual Studio Code Extension for RPG

Visual studio code is one of the most code editor used all around the world. What I want is an extension for Visual Studio Code to use it as RPG Editor. You could implement one of this extension: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName...
almost 4 years ago in IBM i / Application Development 18 Future consideration

Schedule tasks of the Service Agent under an IBM i OS user profile

When the Service Agent is activated you have the option to a use the Job Scheduler. Since IBM i 7.5 this can be the traditional Job Scheduler (WRKJOBSCDE) or the Advanced Job Scheduler (AJS). When executing this command the jobs are scheduled usin...
about 2 months ago in IBM i / Core OS 0 Submitted

reconnect buttom in RSS of ACS

Workaround for lost connection issue
about 1 month ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Functionality already exists

Add Inherit Rules to IFS journalling

Today when you set up journalling for the IFS the STRJRN command allows you to filter the objects that are to be journalled, however this is a one off request and the inherit rules are not able to be set to allow future filtering of the objects jo...
4 months ago in IBM i / IFS (Integrated File System) and Servers 1 Future consideration

Addition of Critical Security Patch Comparison Features via SQL Query

Currently, managing critical security patches is a major priority for IT teams to ensure the security of systems and sensitive data. However, the task of comparing applied security patches with known vulnerabilities listed in the CVE database can ...
8 months ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 4 Future consideration

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