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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM i
Categories RDi (Rational Developer for i)
Created by Guest
Created on Jun 29, 2012

RELATED IDEAS

Add MONMSG to control codes when filtering view by control; improve [Shft]-Ctrl-M behavior

In the editor view there is an option to filter the view by code, date, etc. And by control, so that the structural flow can be seen better.

In CL code, the MONMSG command can have a DO on its EXEC parameter. This, however, does not appear in the filtered view for controls. The corresponding ENDDO, however, DOES appear. So you can't see this important detail.

As to [Shft]-Ctrl-M behavior - you have to put your cursor directly on the DO (in a CMD or EXEC parameter) or ENDDO in order to find the matching element at the other end of the block. Other languages are more forgiving - you can just be on the line where the END* code sits.

Also, it's counterintuitive to have to put the cursor on the DO in a CMD/EXEC parameter - I think I should be able put it on the very line where the IF or FOR or other control is located.


Use Case:

System: Development activity in CL
Actor: Developer
Scenario: In a development session, one often needs to find the other end of an IF block. This is especially the case when the start and end are many lines apart in the source code.

See attached file for a short example.


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Oct 14, 2021

    Thank you for taking the time to submit your request. After careful consideration, we know that we cannot deliver your requested enhancement soon, so it is being declined. However, your request does align with the future strategy of our product and we believe it may have future value, so we will add it to an internal list for us to keep in mind for the future.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Sep 3, 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
    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
    |     Oct 2, 2012

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

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jul 21, 2012

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

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jun 29, 2012

    Attachment (Use case): Filtered and unfiltered example with MONMSG

    24028-filtered ...
    24028-filtered by control.txt
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    24028-filtered by control.txt

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