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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Jun 23, 2014

Export/Import Remote AIX COBOL project

We would like to be able to export/import Remote AIX/COBOL projects from a workspace to another.
For the time being, we can only import them as synchronised AIX COBOL projects once they have been exported


Use Case:

Remote AIX COBOL Project Export
Import saved datafile into a new workspace


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    May 12, 2020

    This RFE has been re-evaluated.  Due to the relatively low number of votes, this RFE is now being declined.

  • 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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    Aug 29, 2014

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

  • Guest
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    Jul 18, 2014

    A preliminary evaluation of this request indicates that it is consistent with our business strategy. Further evaluation of this RFE is underway.

  • Guest
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    Jul 17, 2014

    Due to processing by IBM, this request was reassigned to have the following updated attributes:
    Brand - Rational
    Product family - Design & development
    Product - Developer for Power Systems
    Component - RPG/COBOL Development Tools
    Operating system - IBM AIX

    For recording keeping, the previous attributes were:
    Brand - Rational
    Product family - Design & development
    Product - Developer for System z
    Component - Client Install
    Operating system - IBM AIX