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Workspace IBM i
Categories RDi (Rational Developer for i)
Created by Guest
Created on Jul 10, 2012

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Outline: Don't Alphabetize Parameters

The ability to sort the contents of the outline alphabetically is really nice. The only part that doesn't make sense is alphabetizing procedure parameters. Since content assist does not show parameter descriptions (and I believe the RFE requesting that was rejected), it's ever important to go to the outline to get the parameter descriptions. However to do this requires a number of clicks. First I need to unsort the outline. Then I need to re-open the parameter list (b/c it seems to close the list when switching sort styles). Then I can see the order, and afterward I resort the outline.

I suppose someone might like seeing even parameters alphabetized, so maybe there could be a preference to not include parameters in the alphabetical sort.


Use Case:

Being able to go to the outline for quick information is the power of the outline. In this case, however, I need to adjust the outline as noted in the description section.


Idea priority Medium
  • 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
    |     Dec 6, 2012

    This feature is now available in the IBM Rational Developer for Power Systems Software V8.5 product with V8.5.1 fixpack installed.

    Fix List: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27024934
    Readme doc: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27036323
    Download doc: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24033611

    Parameters are no longer sorted alphabetically when the 'Sort by Name' toolbar button is on.

    Thank you for taking the time to suggest this enhancement to our product.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Nov 9, 2012

    This request is approved and planned for delivery within the next year or next generally available release. Thank you for taking the time to suggest this enhancement to our product and for your votes.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Oct 2, 2012

    This RFE will be under consideration for a future release. Status has been updated to Uncommitted Candidate.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Sep 28, 2012

    I also question alphabetizing subfields in a data structure. Should that be a separate RFE or a part of this one?

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Aug 13, 2012

    This RFE is consistent with our strategy and product roadmap and IBM is continuing to evaluate.

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