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PINNED Respect $HOME/.config/go/env
After adding eval $(/path/to/goz-env) in .profile, each time I log in to OMVS, I get 3 or 4 lines about $COMPILER_PATH. Can you add config to turn this off, please? Second, even if I have $HOME/.config/go/env (per XDG spec), go env says that `go` ...
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CARMA - refresh CARMA/Endevor Repository at connection time

When I start RDz the CARMA/Endevor Repository do not gets refreshed automatically at connection time. You have to do manual 'Refresh'. This is request to add authomatic refresh.
almost 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Install 4 Not under consideration

RSE - add 'remove', 'remove all' features for 'Retrieved Data Sets' filter

In 8.0.3.1 there is a new feature 'Retrieved Data set'. This is request to add features 'Remove', 'Remove multiple datasets', 'Remove all' features.
almost 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Install 2 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.
almost 13 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Runtime 2 Not under consideration

Endevor - CCID selection screen

Using RDz Carma Endevor interfaceWe would like a drop down in the CCID when submtting an Endevor request. The CCID should be linked to the Description and bring that in automaticly. A one to one relationship should exist. Two options as to how thi...
almost 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Not under consideration

Carma Endevor change - always retrieve values and use values from endevor if module is highlighted.

When in the Carma Endevor screen and I am selecting or processing a module that has been highlighted, always pull through the values from endevor. If they have not been retrieved yet, do not leave blank, go retrieve and fill in, this includes CCID...
almost 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Not under consideration

Endevor Link to compiled job information listing.

When In endevor and I select a program I need to be able to see the compiled version that endevor saves. It most likely is a production program that was compiled 1 month to 2 years or longer ago.
almost 13 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Not under consideration

CICSTS 4.2 supplementary data areas

SSCICS11008CICSTS 4.2 supplementary data areasBUSVAL : 5INVVAL : 5ENDVAL : 5GROVAL : 5SYSVAL : 5KEYWORDS : UGVOTES : +5=1 +4=6 +3=1 abstain=1 Priority=4.0DESCRIPT : A way/tool/documentation to interpret the CICSTS 4.2 system dumps produced with IP...
almost 13 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Runtime 4 Not under consideration

INQUIRE SET and DISCARD commands to use RESTYPE and RESID

Extend the use of RESTYPE and RESID parameters used by EXEC CICS CSD commands to EXEC CICS INQUIRE, SET and DISCARD commands
almost 13 years ago in CICS Transaction Server for z/OS / Runtime 4 Not under consideration

Increase the Skip parameter to 8 positions in the VIDTRCEP file

Currently, the skip parameter is limited to a maximum value of 999999 (six digits). Customers need to trace end-of-file problems that occur at a location greater than 999,999 records. One customer has 6.5 million rows and another customer has 8.5 ...
almost 13 years ago in CICS VSAM Transparency for z/OS / Runtime 2 Not under consideration

CICS VSAM Transparency needs to issue status messages when VTMI actions start or stop CICSVT

CICS VSAM Transparency also needs to issue status messages when VTMM actions change a file status. CICS VT exit status should be displayed -- similar to the messages that CICS IA issues on status changes CICS VT file status should be displayed whe...
almost 13 years ago in CICS VSAM Transparency for z/OS / Runtime 3 Not under consideration

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