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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 15, 2017

RDI: Fields renamed in Input Specifications are not shown in outline

When renaming a field for a record format in the Input Specifications the reference to the field is not shown in the outline.


Use Case:

Fixed format Input Specifications:

ImyFileRec
I myField xx_MyField

The reference to myField is not shown in the outline.


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Sep 27, 2017

    This RFE is a duplicate of another RFE. See 103832 for current status.

  • Guest
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    Mar 3, 2017

    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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    Feb 17, 2017

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