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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM i
Categories Networking
Created by Guest
Created on Apr 12, 2017

RELATED IDEAS

Allow for "Per user support" for the LISTFMT() parm on CHGFTPA

in the CHGFTPA command setting the LISTFMT() parm affects *ALL users
We need an option not in a FTP exit program that provides for more granular support


Use Case:

with new open source technologies defaulting the LISTFMT(*UNIX) can have detrimental effects on existing FTP connections.
We need to be able to set the initial list format on a per user basis.


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Apr 1, 2022

    This functionality already exists... you can set the list format (and other parameters) via the FTP exit program.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jan 25, 2022

    back in 2017
    IBM_Systems_Developer (IBM) said this could be implemented fairly simply.
    "It can be shipped in new CLs. The new CLs provide the capability to configure one user will use the format configured in CHGFTPA, or use IBM I format, or use *UNIX format when the user logs in FTP server."

    See this it seems like this could be a great project for a summer intern.

    can we please reconsider?
    I see the option of which format linked to the user ID like the PASE shell is stored. "qsys2.set_pase_shell_info"

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Nov 3, 2021

    Thank you Bryan Dietz for taking the time to submit your request. However based on the amount of time the RFE has been open and the low number of votes we do not plan to implement this request as there are other higher priority items.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jun 15, 2020

    This request is still being considered for a future release.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jul 10, 2018

    The CAAC has reviewed this RFE again. More information is needed to increase its priority because this seems to be a low priority "nice to have" function. If it's an Open Source utility running an FTP session with IBM i, can't you just change the script's LISTFMT?

    Background: The COMMON Americas Advisory Council (CAAC) members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CAAC has a key role in working with IBM i development to help assess the value and impact of individual RFEs on the broader IBM i community, and has therefore reviewed your RFE.

    For more information about CAAC, see www.common.org/caac

    For more details about CAAC's role with RFEs, see http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/i-Can/May-2017/COMMON-Americas-Advisory-Council-%28CAAC%29-and-RFEs/

    Nancy Uthke-Schmucki - CAAC Program Manager

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Sep 26, 2017

    Though the answers are not provided yet. After evaluating, this is a valid requirement. It can be shipped in new CLs. The new CLs provide the capability to configure one user will use the format configured in CHGFTPA, or use IBM I format, or use *UNIX format when the user logs in FTP server.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jun 22, 2017

    The CAAC has reviewed this RFE, at the request of IBM, to help assess its priority among the broad set of small- and medium-sized IBM i customers. More information is needed, as stated in a previous comment from Dawn May. Please provide the answers to those questions in order for assessment of this RFE to proceed.

    Background: The COMMON Americas Advisory Council (CAAC) members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CAAC has a key role in working with IBM i development to help assess the value and impact of individual RFEs on the broader IBM i community, and has therefore reviewed your RFE.

    For more information about CAAC, see www.common.org/caac

    For more details about CAAC's role with RFEs, see http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/i-Can/May-2017/COMMON-Americas-Advisory-Council-%28CAAC%29-and-RFEs/

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Apr 18, 2017

    The CAAC looked at this requirement and has some questions:
    - Why is the FTP Exit not an option?
    - Can you elaborate on the detrimental effects?
    - What FTP client is being used?
    - Can the SITE LISTFMT subcommand be used after the client logs in?

    Dawn May, CAAC Program Manager

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