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Status Delivered
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Mar 8, 2018

Choose appropriate colors for find-replace dialog in Dark theme

When using the Dark theme, the options in the find-replace dialog which overlays LPEX are unreadable because the text is still colored for light themes. (See attachments.) Most other aspects of the RDi environment work well in the Dark theme, so the find-replace dialog should follow their lead.


Use Case:

Some users rely on having a mostly dark screen because it is more comfortable for their eyes. Having to live with a crippled find-replace feature or a too-bright screen is a tough spot to be in.


Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Jun 7, 2023
    This Idea was delivered in RDi 98.

    IBM Power Systems Development - RDi team
  • Guest
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    Feb 22, 2022

    The CAAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a medium priority requirement that should be addressed. The behavior of the interface could be made more similar to what other users of eclipse experience elsewhere.

    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

  • Guest
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    Oct 21, 2020

    We have reviewed this requirement and we feel it would be a beneficial enhancement to the product. We hope to be able to add it to our development plans in the future.

  • Guest
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    Feb 27, 2020

    The COMMON Europe Advisory Council (CEAC) has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a “nice to have” LOW priority feature.

    Background: The 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

  • Guest
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    Mar 22, 2018

    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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    Mar 13, 2018

    Personally, I think the LPEX editor, RSE and all associated bits & pieces should inherit from the Eclipse theme...

    I shouldn't have to change eclipse, change LPEX...and then open an RFE for each parts that got missed by the LPEX team..

  • Guest
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    Mar 8, 2018

    Attachment (Description): Screenshot of the same dialog in Rational IDE theme, to illustrate contrast

  • Guest
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    Mar 8, 2018

    Attachment (Description): Screenshot in Dark theme, showing unreadable find-replace options