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ADD ACTGRP Parameter to CRTBNDC CL Command

When compiling a C source file member using CRTBNDC command, the generated *PGM object is assigned an Activation Group of *NEW.Please add the ACTGRP (Activation Group) Parameter to the CRTBNDC command so we can assign the activation group and comp...
about 3 years ago in IBM i / Languages - Other 2 Future consideration

replace parameter in restoreWebService.sh script

add the ability to restore if the service saved is modify than the online one.
over 1 year ago in IBM i / Web Serving 5 Future consideration

Preference to not update ILE RPG model on every keystroke

Add a preference to only update the ILE RPG model that drives the outline view, hovers, etc when the Refresh action is done (or when the cursor leaves the line) and not on every keystroke. Use Case: I am editing a large ILE RPG member and I don't ...
over 4 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Future consideration

Add option for Cert path to qsys2.certificate_info UDTF

not all certs are in the system store. some are stored in an IFS file. the API used in the UDTF allows for "Directory path and file name" . Add that as a option. Retrieve Certificate Information (QYCURTVCI, QycuRetrieveCertificateInfo) API - IBM D...
11 months ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 2 Future consideration

IBM Access Client Solutions (ACS) - restrictions in Filter option in Printer Output should reflect authority in user profile

To restrict/not restrict Filter option in Printer Output should reflect authority in user profile. The problem is when you have a properties file that all users are using.Here com.ibm.iaccess.splf.FilterRestricted=true But this also inhibits users...
about 3 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 1 Not under consideration

New Navigator for i - PDI customized chart

In Heritage Navigator for i - PDI tool, I created customized PDI charts for my use many times. I cannot find this feature in the New Navigator for i. Can you deliver it in the future?
about 1 year ago in IBM i / System Management 2 Not under consideration

[AJS] Native CL command to create a new environment

At the moment the only supported way to create a new scheduling environment in Advanced Job Scheduler is to use the Navigator for i. Use Case: A native CL command would make it possible to use a CL program, script or ansible to setup a new system.
over 3 years ago in IBM i / Core OS 1 Not under consideration

Infoprint Server: Fully support the SMTP attributes *SMTP and *SMTPMSF

Currently the InfoPrint server does not fully support the SMTP attribute DIRTYPE (E-mail directory type) = *SMTP or *SMTPMSF. The InfoPrint server still requires the user to be enrolled in the System Directory (WRKDIRE) Use Case: The System Direct...
over 3 years ago in IBM i / Print 2 Future consideration

%CHAR(numeric) Should Also Support Non-Constant Precision and Scale Parms

Currently, %DEC and %DECH don't support non-constant precision and scale parms. If that is to remain as is, then it would be *very* helpful if at least %CHAR(numeric) would not only support precision and scale parms, but would also support them as...
over 4 years ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 2 Not under consideration

More Recent Version of PDF

5722IP1 (V5R3) with an IBM i V7R3 is using an old version of PDF = 1.4 (Acrobat 5.x). Use Case: The produced PDF document are uploaded for a e-signature process and the PDF created are too heavy with this version which generates frequent incidents.
almost 5 years ago in IBM i / Print 5 Future consideration

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