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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Jan 25, 2012

In the Repository view, parse DDS file opened from an offline iProject

When Rational Team Concert is installed in the same package as the Rational Developer for Power, parse DDS files from an offline iProject opened in the Repository view. Currently, DDS file is opened with a simplified Lpex editor and is not parsed. The same scenario can be applied to any RPG or COBOL souce.


Use Case:

1) Install RTC 3.0.1+ and RDp 8.0.3 in the same package
2) Create an iProject for your DDS application and check it in the repository.
3) Disconnect from the repository
4) In the Repository view, editor the DDS file. Lpex editor displays the source . However, no colouring of the DDS components are displayed. The


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    May 27, 2020

    We have evaluated this request and determined that it will not be implemented at this time because this is old technology. If the problem still persists, please open a new RFE.

  • Guest
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    Sep 14, 2015

    Due to processing by IBM, this request was reassigned to have the following updated attributes:
    Brand - Servers and Systems Software
    Product family - Programming Languages
    Product - Developer for Power Systems

    For recording keeping, the previous attributes were:
    Brand - Rational
    Product family - Design & development
    Product - Developer for Power Systems

  • Guest
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    Apr 27, 2012

    This RFE will be under consideration for a future release. Status has been updated to Uncommitted Candidate.

  • Guest
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    Feb 17, 2012

    This RFE is consistent with our strategy and product roadmap and IBM is continuing to evaluate.