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Status Future consideration
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 4, 2020

D-Spec Convert to Free Format

It would be extremely helpful to be able to convert D-Specs into free format declarations.


Use Case:

It would allow the ability to copy code from non-free format sources into totally **FREE code by having it easily converted.


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Jun 22, 2021

    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
    Component - RPG/COBOL Development Tools
    Operating system - IBM i
    Source - None

    For recording keeping, the previous attributes were:
    Brand - WebSphere
    Product family - Application Platform
    Product - Rational Application Developer
    Component - Other
    Operating system - Windows
    Source - None

  • Guest
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    Feb 9, 2021

    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 2, 2020

    Can you please provide more information on the tools and use case? We're not familiar with what you're referencing.