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Workspace IBM i
Categories RDi (Rational Developer for i)
Created by Guest
Created on Jul 31, 2015

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Context-sensitive help with Fixed-format source BIFs

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In Fixed-format RPGLE the F1 key does not pull up the help pages for a BIF you might want help with, but pulls up the help page for the RPGLE op-code on the same line instead.

Please change this so that pressing the F1 key in fixed-format source pulls up the relevant help page when your cursor is on a BIF.


Use Case:

The ability to press F1 in any source member and receive context-sensitive help is invaluable. If you can't remember which way round the parameters go for %LOOKUP or %SCAN you just position your cursor, press F1 and the help is there.


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jan 6, 2016

    This feature is now available in the IBM Rational Developer for i V9.5 product with V9.5.0.2 fixpack installed.

    Product web page: http://www.ibm.com/software/products/us/en/dev-ibm-i
    Fix list: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27038481#9502
    Download doc: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24041306

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Oct 22, 2015

    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
    Reply
    |     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
    Reply
    |     Aug 13, 2015

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

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