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Status Delivered
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Nov 19, 2018

RDI: Operation on file or record format should be shown in outline

In the outline I would like to be able to see what kind of operation is done on a file or record format.
It could be I/O/U for input/output/update or M for modify.

"I" could be used to show a read or chain operation;
"O" could be used for a write operation
"U" could be used for an update or delete operation

"M" could be used for a CLEAR operation.

"B" for both could be used for an operation on a display record using EXFMT

If it is just referenced there is no need for a marker and it should just be blank like it is today.


Use Case:

In the outline there is a file named MyFileP1 with a record format MyFileR1.
It could be presented like this (the fields are not shown here):
MyFileP1
MyFileR1
0100
1000 (I)
1100 (U)
1200 (M)
1300 (O)


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Sep 21, 2021

    This feature was delivered in version 9.6.

  • Guest
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    Sep 14, 2021

    I can see you have implemented this in 9.6.0.11
    Excellent. I have allready used it a lot.

  • Guest
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    Sep 19, 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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    May 18, 2020

    The CEAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a MEDIUM priority requirement that should be addressed.

    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

  • Guest
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    Feb 25, 2020

    This could provide value if it would show which SQL operation is used

  • Guest
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    Nov 29, 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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    Nov 22, 2018

    It seems that my earlier reply to Brian has disappeared.

    But Michaels comment covers my point of view.

  • Guest
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    Nov 21, 2018

    Brian,

    I think it adds a lot of value--perhaps even more so if SQL really is replacing native access. Any help that can be given to someone who has to maintain code with the native access would be of great benefit. I would wager there are millions and millions of lines of code written without the use of SQL that perform their function and may or may not need to be rewritten.

  • Guest
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    Nov 20, 2018

    I am wondering how much value this would add to the Outline when there is increasing use of embedded SQL to perform database operations.
    Have you canvassed opinon/support on Midrange.Com and IBM Developerworks RPG Cafe?