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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Oct 19, 2012

Make hairline cursor a preference - always on

I would like to not have to turn on the 'hairline cursor' function each time I load a source member into the LPEX editor. It would be nice if I could set that as a preference so that it will always be on.


Use Case:

This feature would be used in LPEX editor for all source editing.


Idea priority Low
  • Guest
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    Nov 5, 2021

    Thank you for taking the time to submit your request. After careful consideration, we know that we cannot deliver your requested enhancement in the near term, 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
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    Jun 19, 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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    Nov 23, 2012

    Thank you for clarifying the request. This RFE will be under consideration for a future release. Status has been updated to Uncommitted Candidate.

  • Guest
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    Nov 21, 2012

    Yes, I normally invoke the 'hairline cursor' command for each source member that I edit because the vertical bar makes it easy to line up nested structures (if/endif, for example).
    Having this as a preference that can be set on for the LPEX editor would be a convenience so that I wouldn't have to enter the same command for each source member.
    Thanks,
    Lorne.

  • Guest
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    Nov 20, 2012

    By "hairline cursor", do you refer to the long vertical line in the editor, which can be turned on using the "hairline cursor" sample command (com.ibm.lpex.samples.HairlineCommand)?

  • Guest
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    Nov 7, 2012

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