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This has been delivered with the Latest HTTP PTF Groups as of March 2, 2022. The default URL is now New Nav
IBM Understand this request and will consider it for a future delivery
The CEAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a HIGH priority requirement that is important to address. The option to allow the the user to select either the old or the new Navigator interface from the existing Navigator Login would help to address the issue.
Background: The COMMON Europe Advisory Council (CEAC) members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CEAC has a crucial 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.
To find out how CEAC help to shape the future of IBM i, see CEAC @ ibm.biz/BdYSYj and the article "The Five Hottest IBM i RFEs Of The Quarter" at ibm.biz/BdYSZT
Therese Eaton – CEAC Program Manager, IBM
I have many users to support, and while I love the new interface it will take time for notifications/training.
I would prefer the default to stay with "old" but configurable at the system level with option for individual (or group profile or "wild card" users ) default changeable.
The CAAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a high priority requirement that is important to be addressed. The new Navigator for i is superior in functionality, ease of use, features, and speed -- to ensure the community gets to it quickly, do make it the default. At least put a link from one to the other that would allow easy switching between the two...
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
Nancy Uthke-Schmucki - CAAC Program Manager
Agree In addition within the Landing Page of the Old Navigator, preferably on the Old Navigator Login screen, add a link to the new "Enhanced Navigator for i"
I agree with SmjBradshaw...
A nice banner with "Try the new Enhanced Navigator for i" on the 2001 login/landing page is needed if it isn't made the default.
An option in ACS to set your personal default to the new version would be nice also.
Due to processing by IBM, this request was reassigned to have the following updated attributes:
Brand - Servers and Systems Software
Product family - Power Systems
Product - IBM i
Component - System Management
Operating system - IBM i
Source - Client
For recording keeping, the previous attributes were:
Brand - Servers and Systems Software
Product family - Power Systems
Product - IBM i
Component - IBM i Access Family
Operating system - IBM i
Source - Client
Agreed, this new Navigator for i is a giant leap forward in Ease of use, new GUI, speed, and ability to train new people on the platform. This should be the default for everyone.
Please consider adding an option to the ACS client for "Enhanced Navigator for i"
In addition within the Landing Page of the Old Navigator, preferably on the Old Navigator Login screen, add a link to the new "Enhanced Navigator for i"
Please consider adding an option to the ACS client for "Enhanced Navigator for i"
In addition within the Landing Page of the Old Navigator, preferably on the Old Navigator Login screen, add a link to the new "Enhanced Navigator for i"