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IBM i

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ACS run SQL scripts - integration of 'Generate SQL'

'generate SQL' is now part of iSeries Navigator. It would be fine if 'generate SQL' could be integrated in 'ACS-Run SQL' directly.The benefit is that you can generate sql scripts without logged on in iNav. Use Case: 'generate SQL' is now part of i...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 4 Delivered

Allow ephemeral port range to be defined for FTP server

Provide a means to define a limited range of ephemeral ports available for the FTP server to use for a passive data connection. Use Case: Currently a firewall must open all ports 1024 and above to allow for a passive FTP data connection from a cli...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Networking 2 Delivered

Decimal Justify fields

Add an option in InfoAssist to allow numeric fields to be aligned on the decimal. Use Case: Currently, if the brackets for negative option is used, columns look misaligned on a right justify. The negative amounts are shifted to the left half a cha...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Db2 Web Query 3 Delivered

openpty and forkpty

APIs openpty and forkpty are not available on IBM i. There are a number of Node.js projects(n1) that require those APIs because pty.js(n2) is built on it. n1 - https://www.npmjs.com/browse/depended/pty.jsn2 - https://github.com/chjj/pty.js It has ...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / Open Source and PASE 5 Delivered

ARE to be able to handle a MRI PTF

ARE is not able to correctly apply a MRI ptf. When the option to apply the PTF's delayed is chosen. The MRI is not set to be applied. Use Case: ARE is not able to correctly apply a MRI ptf. When the option to apply the PTF's delayed is chosen. The...
over 4 years ago in IBM i / System Management 3 Delivered

ARE being able to handle a TFR PTF

ARE - PTF distribution issue with a Technology Refresh PTF Use Case: ARE is not able to correctly apply a TFR ptf. When the option to apply the PTF's delayed is chosen. The TFR PTF is set to be applied temporary.
over 4 years ago in IBM i / System Management 4 Delivered

For RPG provide the name of the actual procedure at runtime

For RPG extend Program status data sturcture (PSDS) or provide a BIF to reflect the name of the actual procedure. Use Case: Regarding PSDS, at the end add a subfield of at least 128 bytes.Regarding a BIF, implement %procedure() which returns the n...
about 8 years ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 3 Delivered

Do not sort parameter and key list components

Can we exclude parameter and key list components from being sorted in the outline view. I want my key list fields in the order that they appear in the source code. The scenario: I find my key in the outline and then I identify the field in the key...
almost 12 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

Identify Main Procedure in Outline

When using the H-spec MAIN in an RPG source, please move the procedure (that the Main keyword points to) in the outline to be the first procedure displayed. Then do something in addition to make it visually indicate that it is the Main procedure. ...
over 10 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

asking about the possibility of including information on retransmissions and "Connections Reset" by communications line

Request : Is it possible to add information to CS that shows the number of retransmissions and "Connections Reset" per communication line. Current situation :Banesco try to keep under control the amount of retransmissions and the restart of connec...
over 4 years ago in IBM i / Networking 4 Delivered