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Workspace IMS Database Manager
Categories General DB
Created by Guest
Created on Aug 29, 2019

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Generate DBD/PSB source from IMS Catalog for any earlier instances

Hi,

We would like to see a batch utility or an option in IMS Explorer to generate DBD or PSB source of any of it's previous instances in IMS Catalog database.

I have tried the option in IMS Explorer. It appears that we can generate source only for the active instances but not of any previous instances if the active is present.

Here is the message pop up I see when I try for previous instances -

"If an active instance is establish for a given resource then only the active instance may be imported into a project. If not active instance is established then only the latest instance of that resource may be imported into a project."

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    |     Sep 20, 2020

    It is our mission, within IMS, to deliver high quality code to our clients. Our goal is that this enhancement continues to help drive success for your company!

    I am excited to share with you that the requested enhancement RFE ID 135683 is already supported by IMS Explorer today.

    The generated source for PSBs/DBDs are available in IMS Explorer projects. To find those files you can look for the generated source files using Windows Explorer, Mac Finder, or turn off the filtering of them in IMS Explorer to expose those folders.

    To expose those folders go into the Project Explorer in Eclipse and open the “Filters and Customization” dialog. Find and uncheck the items for hiding the Generated source folders. They will then show up in the Project Explorer.

    To get an earlier instance of a PSB/DBD you need to import them from the Catalog Navigation view. In that view find your PSB/DBD, right click and select “Show all instances”. In the Instances view right click the instance you want and select “Import into Project” -> “Import into [Existing|New] Project…“.

    Please share your feedback with us as you implement this enhancement. If you have any further question, please let us know.

    Have a great day!
    Haley Fung - hfung@us.ibm.com

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