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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM i
Categories Db2 for i
Created by Guest
Created on Oct 13, 2016

Column Heading for CPYTOIMPF

I had a client requesting an enhancement for column heading in cpyto/frmimpf. He wants to be able to import text or alias via the
ADDCOLNAM parameter. He was expecting *SQL to give him the results but he was using a DDS file with text. He pointed me to an article http://www.itjungle.com/fhg/fhg010913-story01.html which describes his requests in detail. However, he doesn't want to submit a RFE due to lack of time so I am submitting it on his behalf.


Use Case:

This would be used to meet vendor requirements for data that has been imported to the integrated file system.


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Feb 27, 2021

    IBM does not intend to provide a solution to this request at this time, so it is being closed.

    While we agree that this could be a useful addition to the command, the cost necessary to deliver this feature is not considered worth the anticipated benefit.