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Status Delivered
Workspace IBM i
Categories Languages - RPG
Created by Guest
Created on Jan 4, 2017

%timestamp with micro seconds

Build in function %timestamp returns 000 in the micro second part.
By using SQL you can get timestamp with micro seconds, but we measure a larger cpu consumption.
The requirement is %timestamp with micro seconds and same performance as today!


Use Case:

We use timestamps all over for logging purpose and it is vital that it is performing good.


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    May 15, 2020

    IBM believes that the request described has been solved and is available with PTFs for 7.3 and 7.4.

    For details, please see https://ibm.biz/rpgcafe_timestamp_microseconds

  • Guest
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    Apr 13, 2020

    IBM agrees with the request and a solution appears to be desirable and feasible. IBM intends to provide a solution. However, IBM's plans may change and no commitment is made that a solution will be provided.

  • Guest
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    Dec 13, 2019

    I would like this RFE to include the extension to 12 fractional seconds.

    CAAC member

  • Guest
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    Mar 30, 2017

    IBM will use this request as input to planning but no commitment is made or implied. This request will be updated in the future if IBM implements it. IBM will use votes and comments from others in the community to help prioritize this request.

  • Guest
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    Feb 10, 2017

    IBM has received the requirement and is evaluating it. IBM will provide a response after evaluation is complete.