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IDz to support BMS Map Subfields.

Need IDz to be able to support the ability to have subfields like in SDF. We have many maps today that use the subfields within SDF.
over 4 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 1 Not under consideration

Single Sign on with RTC and IDz

We use Rational Team Concert and IBM Developer for z.Users must logon in both Systems. Passwort in IDz cannot be stored because of security.
over 4 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 2 Not under consideration

IDz - Remote z/OS File Search - Make Search Results Persistent

Enhancement to the IDz Remote z/OS Search View to make search results available between IDz sessions. Please add the ability to save the actual Remote z/OS File search results so the results are available between IDz sessions. There is already an ...
about 7 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Not under consideration

Next Word and Prev Word should not stop on dashes in variable names in the COBOL editor

New Word (Ctrl+Right) and Prev Word (Ctrl+Left) should not stop at the dashes in variable names in the COBOL Editor. This behavior cripples the function.
almost 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 3 Not under consideration

Enhancement for IDz Account Number\SMF Tracking

Request IBM to introduce an enhancement to the RDz (IDz) software. The enhancement will be to allow the mainframe portion of RDz to perform the necessary internal system interactions (i.e. SMF records) that will allow an individual RDz user's reso...
over 7 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 1 Not under consideration

Crosshair Cursor in Host Connection Emulator

Outside of RDz the ISPF interface we used had cross hairs on the cursor. In RDz the Host Connection Emulator does not have this functionality. I have had many requests for this to be added, so I am submitting an RFE
almost 11 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Not under consideration

Job Notification enhancements

RDz developers have been waiting for years for a job completion notification. It was encouraging to see some movement on this request in v9.1.1. However, the passive nature of the notification is disappointing. MF developers are used to getting a ...
almost 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 2 Not under consideration

Allow Search > Text > File function to be case insensitive

We direct our developers who use the COBOL and JCL edits to the Search > Text > File function when they are looking for an equivalent function to the LPEX Find All action. We occasionally run into issues because the Search > Text > Fil...
almost 9 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Usability 2 Not under consideration

Support for input field in Menu Manager dialog for password type fieles

Customer needs to enter a password in the Menu manager dialog to be passed to REXX program, and need this field hidden ( password Type input field) on the screen.
almost 11 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Other/Unknown 1 Not under consideration

IDz v14.2.2 does not notification developers about code change in Git remote branch

Customer's original request: IDz v14.2.2 is not showing any notifications in the Git perspective when there are changes on the Git Bitbucket server. This caused developers to use older version of code base. Customer has been using Sourcetree till ...
over 3 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 1 Not under consideration

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