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IDz Retrive data set: allow wildcard in dataset name pattern on first qualifier

In ISPF (option 3.4 Dslist) we have the option to use wildcard on first qualifier Via IDz with the simular action 'Retreive data set' it is not possible to put a wildcard on the first qualifier In our shop with our naming convention we often use a...
over 1 year ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 1 Not under consideration

Software Analysis reports by file instead of by rule

Within the Client and also in host, RDZ software analysis report always lists violations by rule. A per program order would make reports easier to read - for both client and batch invocations.
almost 8 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 2 Not under consideration

Add color coding for DO's/END's in LPEX and other editors

Add the ability in the different editors to have DO's/END's color coded. First level DO/END would be one color, say red, second level DO/END would be another color, say white, etc. This would make it easier to be sure your DO's are properly termin...
over 6 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 2 Not under consideration

Enhance Host Connection Emulator Settings

Enable critical security related fields in Host Connection Emulator as preferences that can be supported and enforced via Push to Client or enhanced installation default settings.
over 6 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 2 Not under consideration

Add a "No Signout" option to the edit CARMA action (Endevor)

When using the edit action on an element that is currently locked, CARMA stops with the error "RETURN CODE: 0012 REASON CODE: 0000 ERROR MESSAGE: C1G0503E ELEMENT IS UNAVAILABLE - RESERVED BY PKG ". I would like to be able to edit a copy of this l...
about 5 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 2 Not under consideration

Overlay with selection in COBOL Editor

COBOL editor should implement "Overlay with selection" exactly like in LPEX.
about 7 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 1 Not under consideration

RDz high performance text search for big host datasets without high CPU usage

We use Rational Developer for System z for developing host applications. Within RDz it is possible to do a text search for several host datasets. Sometimes we have to search in very big host datasets. But the RDz text search in big dataset is cpu ...
almost 11 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 3 Not under consideration

Associate Complete Program available in COBOL editor

Associate Complete Program action is only available within the zOS Projects view. It should also be available within the editor. When selected the resources available to chose from should be from the RSE view and / or an API should be available to...
over 5 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 2 Not under consideration

Remote Resource API fo Associate Program to a COPYBOOK

We need the ability to programmatically associate a Program to a COPYBOOK
over 5 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 2 Future consideration

Allow IDz RSE Retrieved data sets function to display dataset aliases the way ISPF 3.4 does.

In ISPF a 3.4 dataset search will list aliases and datasets. In RDz and IDZ the alias is not listed, a 0 found is returned. We are still using RSE server version 8.5 so this may have been resolved in new RSE server.
over 5 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 2 Not under consideration

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