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COBOL number line command

RDz -> COBOL program -> LPEX Editor -> ISPF mode in command box we shold be able to perform multiple "num" commands in a single time separated by semi column.Ex; num off;num on;unnum
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Delivered

Support for Ubuntu Linux as RDz client OS

Currently SLES and RHEL Linux distributions are supported Client operating systems for RDz. We are looking for official IBM support for Ubuntu Clients.
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Client Install 3 Delivered

RDz support "Customized Table" in CARMA Field Table view

The CARMA Field Table view cannot support customized table, it is not convenience to user as the default view not able to show the useful information / attribute of the element unless user scroll it. It should allow user to customize the table (sa...
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host/Distributed SCM Integration 2 Delivered

com.ibm.ftt.jes.util.core.JesJobUtil.hasJobFinishedExecuting() returns false even if Job has been purged

com.ibm.ftt.jes.util.core.JesJobUtil.hasJobFinishedExecuting() returns false if Job name passed in argument doesn't exist. When using the API to submit a job and then wait for its completion, one needs to implement a polling mechanism (loop + slee...
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Other/Unknown 4 Delivered

Allow ShowJCL (SJ) to work with batch jobs not submitted by me

Currently ShowJCL (SJ) only works on jobs that I have submitted. I am responsible. And in fact, currently when you try an SJ over someone else's Job (which you are displaying using a Filter) nothing happens (No-op). :-(
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Delivered

Provide a way to modify default source compare colors

would like to be able to change colors - to emphasize deltas between source versions
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Delivered

PDS Expansion should show number of members (like ISPF 3.4)

I get asked quite a bit - for RDz to show a "summary" value for the number of members in a PDS. Just like ISPF 3.4 does (it shows: Row n of n - in the top right hand corner)
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 5 Delivered

Copy file from PC to mainframe - more control

when coping a from from the PC down to the mainframe, give us the ability to control how it is defined on the mainframe. During the copy let us define the LRCL and the FB vs VB. When fixed block we need to be able to have it space filled or give u...
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 3 Delivered

Support <USERID> in property groups.

We would like to have a <USERID> parameter as the existing <HLQ> available in the property groups.
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 4 Delivered

Type Data Set Name To Copy Data Set Characteristics

To copy data set characteristics when creating a new data set, the tool allows you to select a data set name from a pick list using a scroll bar. Would like the ability to type a data set name instead.
over 12 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / z/OS Application Development 2 Delivered

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