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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...
over 11 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

More variable option at SNDSMTPEMM command or upgrade Message Monitors.

We need more variable for command SNDSMTPEMM for content of a message queue like IBM System Director. Use Case: i am a technical guy from business partner NCT SI and have seen your last presentation " Predivtive Performance Managment. It was very ...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / System Management 7 Delivered

Prevent passwords that match user profile

We need a way to prevent that the password matches the user profile. The available exit programs are not bullet proof. A new system value or password rule should be created to prevent the setup of a password that matches the user profile. Use Case...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / Security 8 Delivered

Enhance the System Limits Alerting Cadence (SQL7062) to be customizable and more frequent than once per day

The system limits alerting is very useful to notify system administrators of potentially severe issues. However, the alert message is only sent once per day, when collection services is cycled; which is typically at midnight. Cycling Collection Se...
over 2 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 3 Delivered

Do not ask about clearing results when closing "Run SQL Scripts" window

In earlier versions of i Access Client Solutions I didn't get that checkbox, asking whether the results may be cleared, when closing a "Run SQL Scripts" window. Don't know what this should be good for. It's enough being asked to save the script. P...
over 2 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 3 Delivered

Hover and hyperlink in RPGLE support for like, likeds, etc in D specs

In D specs, we can refer to other definitions such as in like, likeds, dim, based, overlay.For instance: d Z_CustInfo ds qualified template d id 10i 0 d description 50a varying d maxCust c 10 d customers ds likeds(Z_CustInfo) dim(maxCust) When I h...
almost 12 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Delivered

Allow going back after following RPGLE hyperlinks

I like the new RPGLE hyperlink functionality added in 8.5.1. It is an alternative to my RFE 11092.However, once I follow a link, I can't easily get back to where I was. I would like a "back" action to go to the previous position.I'd prefer that th...
almost 12 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 5 Delivered

ACS - Run SQL Scripts - Remove unnecessary UI prompts

Do a select * from a table. Results will display. Right click in result window and hit "Upload Results" Dialog should appear for table name. Press "cancel". Then you get:MSGGEN007 - The user has canceled the request. Is that message really necessa...
about 7 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 3 Delivered

Prevent unknown RPGLE language features from breaking validation/outline view

Working for a financial company, users are extremely limited in their ability to download and install updated versions of developer tools. It can be years between updates to Rational Developer, as getting a new version requires a lengthy verificat...
about 1 year ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 1 Delivered

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