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z/OS Application Development

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Syntax Check Local issue

Even if it is brought to disappear, the "Syntax Check" poses a problem of consistency in the distribution of data and we have numerous returns by users. In the workspace, this is not the same directory that is used if there's a Syntax Check "Remot...
over 8 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

Replace noise words function is not customizable

When we edit a source within noise words, the Remove noise words function and its parameters does not permit us any change. We are not allowed to choose a new replace noise word (a default blank character systematically replaces the former noise w...
almost 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 1 Not under consideration

LPEX content assist function should be customizable (COBOL)

Many customers have their own coding rules/guidelines. The content assist function of LPEX should be customizable so they can add or delete the candidates.
almost 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 4 Not under consideration

Symbolic variable in filter for MVS files

We are currently are using RDz 9.1.1. I would like to be able to create a global workspace so various users at our enterprise can use it.In that workspace, would I like to be able to create (MVS Files) filters with user id as a part of the filter....
almost 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Not under consideration

Support Cobol Report Writer syntax in RDz

Want RDz to support Cobol Report Writer syntax parsing
about 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

Include RSE certificates stored in keystore as part of Push to Client support

Need a solution to deploy CA certificates for SSL Connections so that every individual RDz user does not have to go out and reconfigure the Host Emulation connection in order to use the Secured Connection. The TN3270S certificate should be include...
about 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 4 Not under consideration

RDz LPEX Editor support hover copybook information

Hover copybook information only support by Cobol Editor, but not LPEX editor.
about 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

Real-time syntax check should flag obvious syntax errors

Currently, the real time syntax does not flag the error in the statement IF VAR1 > 0 ELSE <--- ADD 1 TO VAR1. The compiler does not accept this and issues messageIGYPS2079-S Expected a verb or "NEXT SENTENCE", but found "ELSE". The statement...
over 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Future consideration

Support Graphic option in RDz Host Emulator

In PCOMM it can enable the "Graphic" option, but we can't see the same option in RDz host emulator.
over 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 5 Not under consideration

Missing User Build for C sourcefiles

50% of our sourcefiles are written in PL/I, 45 % in C.The use of the User Build increases the productivity of the developers.Currently the User Build works only for PL/I sourcefiles.We need to use the User Build also for C sourcefiles.(Currently t...
over 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration