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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Jul 28, 2014

Scroll "Indentation" view along-side source view

It would be very beneficial to scroll the indentation view next to the source view. When viewing old fixed format programs, it's often helpful to see the indentation view. So, I read on the indentation view until I find the section of code that needs to be updated, and then I have to find the same section of code in the source view, where changes can be made.

It would also be nice to not have to refresh the indentation view after making changes, but I understand how this could be difficult. However, scrolling one view, and simultaneously scrolling the other seems doable (as I've seen it done in other programs, such as Exam-Diff Free).


Use Case:

Programmer reading and editing old fixed format code.


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Jun 26, 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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    Oct 27, 2014

    Although the theme of this request is consistent with our business strategy, it is not committed to the release that is currently under development.

  • Guest
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    Aug 16, 2014

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