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z/OS Application Development

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Provide a way to modify default source compare colors

would like to be able to change colors - to emphasize deltas between source versions
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Delivered

PDS Expansion should show number of members (like ISPF 3.4)

I get asked quite a bit - for RDz to show a "summary" value for the number of members in a PDS. Just like ISPF 3.4 does (it shows: Row n of n - in the top right hand corner)
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 5 Delivered

Copy file from PC to mainframe - more control

when coping a from from the PC down to the mainframe, give us the ability to control how it is defined on the mainframe. During the copy let us define the LRCL and the FB vs VB. When fixed block we need to be able to have it space filled or give u...
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Delivered

Support <USERID> in property groups.

We would like to have a <USERID> parameter as the existing <HLQ> available in the property groups.
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 4 Delivered

Type Data Set Name To Copy Data Set Characteristics

To copy data set characteristics when creating a new data set, the tool allows you to select a data set name from a pick list using a scroll bar. Would like the ability to type a data set name instead.
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Delivered

RDz Source Code Analyser to support copybook

The function to support copybook analysis inside the program is required as well.It should auto analyze the reference copybook used in the program which may be based on the property group setting.
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Delivered

Support migration for CA-Disk

I am opening this request for enhancement on behalf of my customer "Insurance Services Office":In RDz, migrating a data set from CA is currently not supported.
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 4 Delivered

RDz Source Code Analyser to show warning message when syntax error met

The function is required to show more descriptive error information during code analysis when any syntax error is met which terminates the analysis process. At this moment, no error information can be found in the Software Analyzer Results view. S...
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Delivered

explorer view system distant

In the arborescence of the members / files, nearly sort out the notion of date of last modification, and the possibility above, as to investigate him of Windows
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Delivered

In 8.0.3, when I search for a string in RSE it does not display the searched files;instead it displays <selected resources>

In 8.0.3, When I search for a string in RSE. It does not display the searched files but instead it displays <selected resources>. I am unable to verify which files and/or PDS's it has searched against in the GUI. Also If I save the search qu...
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 4 Delivered