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Status Delivered
Workspace IBM i
Categories IBM i Access Family
Created by Guest
Created on Oct 24, 2016

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Enhance the interface for Run SQL Script in IBM i ACS

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I would like to see the Run SQL Script interface support "." dot prompting for columns with descriptions, types and length. For example when typing in a select statement the user would use an alias such as:
"Select a.column from mytable a"
Once the alias a is defined once you type the a and the . after it you would get a combo box drop down that shows a list of columns from the alias table a.

Would also request the ability to see the file layout of the table within a window of the view. Perhaps a highlight of the table in SQL and right click would show a window with all columns, descriptions, data type, length and scale.


Use Case:

This is very helpful for developers who may not be familiar with all tables or all columns within a database. It increases productivity by being more efficient than having to go back and look at either the source code of the table or looking at a DSPFFD output.


Idea priority High
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Dec 9, 2019

    This is now available in our 1.1.8.3 update.

  • Guest
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    |     Nov 11, 2019

    This will be available in our next update.

  • Guest
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    |     Nov 20, 2018

    The COMMON Europe Advisory Council (CEAC) has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a high priority requirement that is important to address.

    Please also see associated requests ID 112116 to further highlight the importance to users.

    Background: The CEAC members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CEAC has a crucial role in working with IBM i development to help assess the value and impact of individual RFEs on the broader IBM i community and has therefore reviewed your RFE.

    To find out how CEAC help to shape the future of IBM i, see CEAC @ ibm.biz/BdYSYj and the article "The Five Hottest IBM i RFEs Of The Quarter" at ibm.biz/BdYSZT

    Therese Eaton – CEAC Program Manager, IBM

  • Guest
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    |     Jun 14, 2017

    The CAAC has reviewed this requirement and recommends that IBM view this as a high priority requirement that is important to be addressed because it's second nature for all SQL applications -- it is important for ACS adoption.

    Background: The COMMON Americas Advisory Council (CAAC) members have a broad range of experience in working with small and medium-sized IBM i customers. CAAC has a key role in working with IBM i development to help assess the value and impact of individual RFEs on the broader IBM i community, and has therefore reviewed your RFE.

    For more information about CAAC, see www.common.org/caac

    For more details about CAAC's role with RFEs, see http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/Blogs/i-Can/May-2017/COMMON-Americas-Advisory-Council-%28CAAC%29-and-RFEs/

    Dawn May - CAAC Program Manager

  • Guest
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    |     Jan 12, 2017

    IBM has received this requirement and is evaluating it. A response will be provided when evaluation is complete.

  • Guest
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    |     Nov 18, 2016

    If nothing else bring "SQL Assist/Prompt...F4" into the ACS SQL Scripts tool.
    I start the new ACS SQL script tool then open the green screen STRSQL command and use the prompt to see my field list, text, etc.

    This should all be available in the ACS SQL Scripts tool.

  • Guest
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    |     Oct 24, 2016

    Attachment (Use case): Shows an example of invoking a list of columns inline by using the table name and a ".". Could be invoked using an alias as well. My example severely lacks formatting but is provided none the less for a visual. The column selected in the combo box would return the column name inline in the SQL and place the cursor at the end of the column name.

    SQL_ViewColumns...
    SQL_ViewColumnsInlineExample.png
  • Guest
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    |     Oct 24, 2016

    Attachment (Use case): Shows an example where all columns are shown in window on the right by highlighting and right clicking the table. (Could be invoked in any user friendly manner)

    SQL_ViewColumns...
    SQL_ViewColumnsExample.png

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