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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.
about 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

RAA - browse feature on 'Specify Directory' screen

When performing 'Collect Inventory', on 'Specify Directory' screen we need to type in a directory name. This is request to add 'browse' button, so we don't have to do it manually.
about 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Client Install 3 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.
almost 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

Being capable of seeing the DB2 lines which are going to be deleted before saving (Crt + S)

In the view " Dated source Explorer ", when we edit the contents of a table for modification, we can delete lines. During the request of saving, we are warned that lines are going to be deleted, but we have no more the possibility of seeing which ...
over 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Other/Unknown 2 Not under consideration

RSE - When deleting datasets, should not be repositioned 'up one level'.

When I delete datasets in 'My data sets', after the delete, the screen shifts up to 'My data sets' filter. This is request to stay 'in place'. For example, if I want to 'clean' 'My data sets' by deleting multiple files, I don't want to be 'thrown'...
about 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Client Install 3 Not under consideration

CARMA 'Master' info in more readable format

'Master' information displayed in RDz needs to be presented in more readable format. On mainframe it is presented much better, including different colors. Populating it in table would be helpful.
about 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Client Install 2 Not under consideration

RSE - compartmentalizing data within 'My data sets' by using filters within a filter

This is request to be able to categorize data within 'My data sets', otherwise I need to scroll down ALL my files to get to the one I need.
about 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Client Install 3 Not under consideration

FM - adding 'Repeat' (number of times) option

Instead of 'Copy' and then 'Paste' pointing to the same record, it seems that 'Repeat' option will be a good addition.
about 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Client Install 2 Not under consideration

Support of type xsd:choice in IMS SOAP-Gateway, i.e. in RDz xsebatch

RDz xsebatch should generate xml-converters that support XSD-type choice.
about 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Enterprise Service Tools 2 Not under consideration

Code assist enhancement

Code assist enhancement. Be able to use wild card.
almost 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

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