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Status Future consideration
Workspace IBM i
Categories Db2 for i
Created by Guest
Created on Mar 30, 2026

Add options to indicate the trace output file and options for HTTP functions

Calling axiscAxisStartTrace("/tmp/axis.log":*NULL) followed by QSYS2.HTTP_GET or QSYS2.HTTP_POST via embedded SQL does not work when the http functions run in the default activation group but the service program for the axiscAxisStartTrace() runs in *CALLER. We can't get a service program to explicitly run in the *DEFAULT activation group so we're unable to get an Axis trace log with the current design.I'm asking that additional options be added to HTTP functions to indicate the desired trace levels and output file.Edit: I would also like to say that adding trace options to the HTTP* calls would be nice as a general improvement. If the trace options are added to the functions that would eliminate the need to configure it separately.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
    Aug 19, 2026

    The CAAC has reviewed this IBM Idea and recommends that IBM view this as a medium priority Idea that should be addressed.

    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 IBM Ideas on the broader IBM i community and has therefore reviewed your Idea.

    For more information about CAAC, see www.common.org/caac

    Brandon Pederson - CAAC Program Manager

  • Guest
    May 3, 2026
    IBM will use this Idea as input to planning, but no commitment is made or implied. This Idea will be updated in the future if IBM implements it.

    Db2 for i development team
    IBM Power Systems Development