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Status Not under consideration
Workspace IBM Developer for z/OS
Categories Editors
Created by Guest
Created on Aug 22, 2024

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Add feature to open Sequential flat files from JCL Editor window

See this idea on ideas.ibm.com

Currently only PDS members can be opened directly from within JCL that is opened with the JCL Editor. You can move your cursor to the member name and right-click and you have the option to open, view, browse.

 

With flat files there is no option to do this. Both file types should have this functionality.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    |     Mar 26, 2025
    Thank you for submitting your idea. After careful evaluation, IBM has determined that we are unable to implement the request at this time, as it does not align with our current multi-year strategy.

    You are welcome to resubmit this idea for consideration 12 months from the date of this decision. If you would like to discuss this further or explore potential next steps, please feel free to reach out directly.

    We appreciate the thought and detail you put into this submission, and we hope the information shared is helpful to your needs.

    We previously provided some alternative suggestions for consideration and hope they suite your needs.
  • Guest
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    |     Feb 11, 2025
    Hi, checking in to see your thoughts on the latest comments. Thank you!
  • Guest
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    |     Dec 4, 2024
    Thank you for submitting this idea. Based on your description, it sounds like the functionality you're looking for might align with the capabilities of the System z Data Editor or File Manager for handling flat files. These tools offer robust options for viewing and working with data, including the ability to manage and interpret non-printable characters effectively.

    Here are some resources that might be helpful to explore:

    - https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/developer-for-zos/17.0?topic=editor-getting-started-z-systems-data
    - https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/file-manager-for-zos/16.1.0?topic=all-pdf-versions

    If these tools do not meet your specific requirements, we would be happy to explore this enhancement further. Thank you for your feedback and continued engagement with our product!

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