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z/OS Application Development

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Endevor updates without a compile.

When working on a module in Endevor, give us a option to save and copy to RAM at the same time. If this option is selected, only copy the module out to the Endevor source, do not submit a compile.
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

Endevor enhansments. - CCID and description updates

CCID and descriptions are required in all shops that I have used Endevor in. These should be required fields. We would also like some help in filling these in. When a CCID is filled in also apply the same rule to the description. First rule. When ...
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Not under consideration

Carma endevor - extracting members

When extracting a member using endevor we need to be able to specify where the association is taking place. This could be done with a default setup. In most shops we extract a member from Production but are not allowed to update production. We nee...
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

Allow debugger to display source when debug perspective is not the main perspective

I am opening this RFE on behalf of my customer CACEIS BANK. Here is the description:If the user sets the Preferences for opening a new perspective in a new window and then starts debugging an application, the edit view will not show the source in ...
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Not under consideration

Support self-defined codepage table for file transfer in RDz

Now RDz can only allow casual file transfer between host and PC by simple drag & drop (or copy & paste). We hope RDz to enhance to support the following file transfer option: Allow self define codepage table during file transfer
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Not under consideration

Create Job Summary view in RDz similar to IOF Job Summary in TSO

Using IOF Job Summary is a staple for mainframe developers. Typically, we edit JCL, submit jobs, and go to IOF to view results. Most of the time we require a quick view of JCL Steps, return codes, and related comments such as abend codes and Execu...
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Not under consideration

RDZ DATABASE Overview Diagram

After saving the overview diagram, you cannot open the saved file for edit.
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

Developers should be able to create new datasets w/any high-level qualifier

Currently, in order to create a new datasets with other than the <HLQ> of the user, developers must either Retrieve a Dataset, or build a Filter. This is arbitrary - and makes RDz look bad, compared with ISPF (which offers no such restrictio...
almost 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

Refactor/Rename - Prompt to SAVE CHANGES

When using REFACTOR/RENAME to change fields, upon exiting the source, there is no prompt to SAVE CHANGES. The source closes and the changes are committed.
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

Cobol keyword to inquiry dataset size

New Cobol keyword to be able to inquiry a dataset size (in bytes) in order to choice the best application logic that fit customer needs.
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

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