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IBM i

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    Include DDM File based-on object information in the QDBRTVFD API

    Today, when using QDBRTVFD to retrieve information about a DDMF (DDM File) the based on information returns only the Record Format name, not the file or library (or member) over which the DDMF is pointing. This occurs even when the DDMF is pointin...
    almost 2 years ago in IBM i / Db2 for i 1 Future consideration

    Add CPF3C29 checking to the DTAARA keyword in RPG IV

    The DTAARA keyword in RPG IV does not honor IBM i object names. It allows users to create data areas with upper/lower case characters in the object name. There is currently only one user-facing interface that allows deleting of mixed-case object n...
    almost 2 years ago in IBM i / Languages - RPG 2 Future consideration

    Auto Generate file open for RPG IV

    I can generate Procedures, D-Specs, and Java Method Calls from a right click menu in the LPEX editor for RPG. It would be useful if I could generate file opens as well. It should work like this: 1. Right click in the editor, and select New -> F...
    almost 6 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 4 Future consideration

    Allow Axis to send multipart/form-data

    This is in reference to ticket/ case number TS015278888. I would like to be able to send multipart/form-data in a http POST request. At the moment it appears that it isn't possible to send different encoded types in a single request. For example, ...
    almost 2 years ago in IBM i / Application Development 1 Future consideration

    Tool to automate rebuild of DCM USRIDX QUSRSYS/QYCDCERTI

    I have a corrupted *USRIDX QUSRSYS/QYCDCERTI which is causing numerous DCM errors and multiple software problems with QYCDCUSG to be logged, when using the DCM. Unfortunately, recovery involves deleting certificate assignments and manually rebuild...
    about 2 years ago in IBM i / Security 3 Future consideration

    Allow SQL format option in RDi for SQL source types

    Allow function in RDI for SQL source member types (TABLE, VIEW, FUNCTION, PROCEDURE, etc) that will reformat copy and pasted SQL so that it easily formats to the 80 column width of the source file. Allow "Format" option in the RDi source menu for ...
    about 6 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 3 Future consideration

    Using restart option i RDI does not reset sourceline date column - it becomes the date for the last time you started RDI.

    As the Headline says. Source line date does default to todays date after restart, it keeps the date from the last time RDI was closed all the way down and up again. Use Case: Arrive work in the morning and unlock your computer (which you didn't tu...
    over 6 years ago in IBM i / RDi (Rational Developer for i) 2 Future consideration

    add support for windows server core to IBM i Access Client Solutions windows package (driver)

    current situtation (working): windows server 2016 core with SQL Server and IBM i Access Client Solutions Windows drivernew situation (not working): windows server 2022 core with SQL Server but IBM i Access Client Solutions Windows driver can not b...
    about 2 years ago in IBM i / IBM i Access Family 2 Future consideration

    Change the QGYOLJOB API so that when I job is not found and Job information status = 'L' that the prior entry from a QGYGTLE call isn't copied to the not found record.

    When using QGYOLJOB API and the QGYGTLE API to read a list of jobs, if one of the jobs requested to be returned is not found, the returned data includes the Job Info Status value of 'L' meaning the job was not accessible. However the remainder of ...
    about 2 years ago in IBM i / Work Management and Messaging 1 Future consideration

    Ability to add a user defined SQL query to new iNav, in the multisystem section.

    Being able to get all inquiry messages across all defined systems was recently added. I would like to be able to define my own sql to be run on all configured(or checkbox selected) systems.
    about 2 years ago in IBM i / System Management 1 Future consideration

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