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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM i
Created by Guest
Created on Apr 4, 2013

Outline not displayed/updated on error

RDP LPEX Outline will not create when opening a member that contains (in LPEX's opinion) certain types of errors. If an error is written into the source, then the outline will no longer be updated. If the source is then saved and re-opened, the existing outline is removed.

Example 1. If I use "convert all to free-form", then remove the "/end-free" and following "/free" lines, without first manually converting the unconverted line(s), the Outline is then no longer updated. If I exit the editor and re-enter, the complete outline disappears.

Example 2. Most of Infor's System21 source code contains fields beginnig with @ and in addition many of the copybook source members start with the character @. This prevents the Outline from creating. While we know that this is a CCSID issue as the source members are supplied with CCSID 37, our system is set to 273. The catch here is that the old static parser (WDSC) will still create an Outline.

Would it not be possible for the parser to just ignore those lines for the purpose of Outline creation/updating? They would still be highlighted as errors.


Use Case:

This, IMO, is normal everyday use. At the moment, we're either having to continually switch between using the old parser (in RDP), or having to use WDSC.

The outline is a critically important feature of the LPEX editor, especially when dealing with (vendor) software that has programs, 1000's of lines long and where (for example) all indicators are used.


Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Nov 16, 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 26, 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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    May 6, 2013

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