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Status Delivered
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Apr 15, 2011

Find String result save/print

Find String can be performed to locate where, in all or selected source, a string exists. The results show what source code the string was located in. The problem comes when you want to save the ?find result' or print it out. This capability does not exist in the result window or any other way that we can find.


Use Case:

I want to find what programs use a specific file (or field). I run ?find string' over my program source to identify all programs that use reference the file (or field). A list is generated in a separate window. The application does not have a save or print capability, so the result information can not be used in further documentation or later review.


Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Sep 21, 2021

    This feature was delivered in version 9.6.

  • Guest
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    Aug 23, 2021

    The feature that is described in this request is a candidate for a future release.

  • Guest
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    Oct 5, 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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    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
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    Sep 30, 2011

    One more vote for exporting the results. Preferably MS Excel but MS Word and PDF would be nice too.

  • Guest
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    Jun 27, 2011

    This RFE is consistent with our strategy and product roadmap and will be under consideration for a future release. Status has been updated to Uncommitted Candidate.

  • Guest
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    May 25, 2011

    It would also be nice to have the ability to export the search results to MS Word, MS Excel, or a PDF document for project documentation purposes.

  • Guest
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    May 20, 2011

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