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    support not just level 1 copy books in IMS SOAP XML gateway mappings

    When creating an IMS SOAP XML Gateway mapping, RDz only allows selection of level 1 structures in copy books. However, there are times when we would like to select level 3 or 5 structures of the copy book.
    over 11 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Tooling Integration 3 Not under consideration

    Save mappings and other configs to simplify modifications to web services

    When an IMS SOAP XML Gateway web service is modified, RDz should have a way to save the prior settings and to simply make modifications to them instead of having to completely rebuild everything from scratch.
    over 11 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Tooling Integration 6 Not under consideration

    RDz support fixed font size in Host Emulator

    It would be very useful for Host Emulator to support fixed font size as PCOMM does.
    over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Tooling Integration 2 Not under consideration

    Multi Connecttions to LPARs

    We run RDz and PD tools in an environment with 8 LPARS, leading to many connect per user of which we have up to 200.We therefore suggest an option in RDz and PD tools infrastructure to enable reuse of connection setup.We have password synchronizat...
    over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Tooling Integration 3 Not under consideration

    Allow user to browse CARMALOG and MSG3FILE files when using CRASTART servers

    CRASTART servers use less resources and do not require a JES initiator. This is the recommended setup for production. However, there is a serious issue with this. NO ONE can view the output logs from CARMA-Endevor plugin because they are exclusive...
    over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Tooling Integration 2 Not under consideration

    Tool to monitor RDz Host activity

    A unique place or interface to snapshot or monitor RDz activity and all involved components.
    over 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Tooling Integration 2 Not under consideration

    Limit certain JES filter specifications through configurable option

    Provide the ability to limit the specification of certain JES job filters through a client configurable option, preferrably on the server such that it applies to all clients. Ideally, there is a need to limit the specification of any of the values...
    almost 14 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Tooling Integration 3 Not under consideration

    RD/z FM Interface should handle C header files

    We use C code for our communications interface to our customers. We also use File Manager. FM should allow an interface with C INCLUDE header files in the same way in which Cobol INCLUDE files are handled.
    almost 16 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Tooling Integration 3 Not under consideration

    Feed of Mainframe Build-Results from Menu-Manager initiated REXX Build

    When executing our own build by use of a Menu-Manager command (which executes a REXX on the mainframe and then submits the Build JCL/Job) we would heaviliy need a way to transfer back (i.e. integrate) the accumulated build messages into the RDz Re...
    about 16 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Tooling Integration 4 Not under consideration

    Inconsistencies due to case-sensitive commands

    Commands issued from RDZ are case-sensitive and not intuitive. For example, after making a change to a JCL member, the sub command works in both lower and upper case. But if you try to save, save only works in lower case. When you type SAVE, you g...
    over 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Tooling Integration 2 Not under consideration

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