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This enhancement was delivered in spring 2021 with IBM i 7.4 PTF Group level 13 and IBM i 7.3 PTF Group level 24.
Several new columns have been added to the SYSCOLUMNS2 catalog view to return column attributes that apply to physical files. Note that these columns are not available in the SYSCOLUMNS view.
With no additional customer information provided, IBM will continue to evaluate this request based on the unavailable column information we are aware of. This request will be updated in the future if IBM implements it.
As part of our investigation for this request, the Db2 for i development team wants to make sure we know about any additional column details, other than date and time information, that might be useful. If we decide to extend the information that is returned, we do not want to overlook something important.
Anyone with specific requests is encouraged to add their ideas to this RFE.
The CAAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a high priority requirement that is important to be addressed. The more information that can be provided through SYSCOLUMNS, the better.
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
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.
I like your proposal !
A change to SYSCOLUMNS can be a challenge. However a IBM provided UDTF function called SYSCOLUMNS that does the DSPFFD trick under the cover could be a suggestion.