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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Aug 10, 2016

Provide GCC compiler support in RDi

Provide compiler option for GCC compiler within the RDi IDE to allow seamless compiles of IFS based source. Also allow compiler options to be set as part of the set up.


Use Case:

Allows the creation of Open Source objects from within the RDi IDE environment without the need to edit code then switch to a terminal session to build the objects


Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Aug 31, 2016

    We may look further into gcc-based tools in the future, but RDi integration of gcc is not something we will be pursuing at this time.

  • Guest
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    Aug 15, 2016

    Aaron, Netbeans is an example only in the fact that I cannot compile even a simple hello world program on IBM i using it but I can do it on a Linux box straight out of the box. I did not add any special plugins or anything (same can be said for IBM i native compiles) I just pointed the NetBeans IDE at the remote system which had the compiler installed (plus all the other requirements for C development such as make etc) told it to take the source and build it on the target system. Now source on the target just the compiled object. RDi just needs to be able to take the source from the PC and run it against the compiler on the IBM i adding the make functionality etc would be greate as well, but just having the ability to right click and compile would be great. IFS compiles should be a no brainer as no need to copy the source between the systems..

  • Guest
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    Aug 15, 2016

    I am wondering if we can further flesh out the description of what's being asked for so IBM knows exactly what features are needed. For example, I believe you (Chris Hird) use Netbeans to compile Linux things and you like what it provides. Does Netbeans operate on the "configure" and "Makefile" files behind the scenes?

  • Guest
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    Aug 11, 2016

    Creating a new RFE based on Community RFE #92842 in product IBM i.