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Data Access Developement Support in RDz v9

RDz v9 with Datastudio, it can choose "Add data access development support" in z/OS proejct. However it not able to view what is the current setting once set. It should support a way to view what is the existing setting for this project.
over 11 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Not under consideration

RDz V 9.0 Datastudio,open for cut n paste tabel contents

We would appreciate to have the facility to cut n copy data in tabels made accessable in DataStudio in RDz V 9.0.(In browse mode only copy functionality.)Data is not limited to the contents of one cell, one column nor to one row, but should be as ...
over 11 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 4 Not under consideration

Remove the requirement for a transid to be specified so programs can be routed

Programs cannot be routed by CICS by their name alone. A transaction ID that can be routed also has to be specified. This restriction in some cases forces the use of a customised routing program to route programs dynamically.
over 11 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Runtime 3 Not under consideration

Internet Daemon Configuration File (IDCF) - Allow the ability to specify on which I-stream an Internet Server will start

When altering or adding an Internet server appication entry to the IDCF, allow the ability to specify on which I-stream that server will start.
over 11 years ago in z/TPF Product Family / z/TPF 3 Not under consideration

LPEX editor auto Close / completion option for mainframe languages

Provide an "automatic close" capability where typing a character string such as ( which will enter the matching ) and place the cursor between the ( & ) for additional editing. ? ?Characters for default completion would include:<br />( )...
over 11 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Not under consideration

RDz LPEX Editor support hover copybook information

Hover copybook information only support by Cobol Editor, but not LPEX editor.
over 11 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

Debugger Callback Issue

Toolkit Debugger callback (TPF test system doing a call back to user desktop running Debugger) is causing conflicts with DXC corporate security policies. I would like to ask IBM to evaluate alternatives in order to avoid costly workarounds for users.
over 5 years ago in z/TPF Product Family / TPF Toolkit 1 Not under consideration

OSA polling when nearing the depletion of IPMT blocks

Enhancement to shutdown OSA polling when nearing the depletion of IPMT blocks. This occurs today when polling during dump processing, but is not done in the mainline polling path. To prevent complete depletion of IPMTs by OSA polling and possible ...
over 11 years ago in z/TPF Product Family / z/TPF 3 Not under consideration

TOS client and server should support IPv6

The Government is under a mandate to convert all systems and products to IPv6 networking, as IPv6 offers more capability and security. Eventually the government will remove IPv4 traffic thereby eliminating dual-stack requirements.
over 5 years ago in z/TPF Product Family / TPF Operations Server 1 Not under consideration

Permit Hold fields in SNGL view

Allow fields to be Held when in SNGL view as with TABL view.
over 11 years ago in File Manager for z/OS 1 Not under consideration