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Status Planned for future release
Workspace GDPS
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 21, 2025

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Progress Feedback for GDPS Script Verification

Currently, when a GDPS script is initiated, there is no feedback provided to the initiator during verification, leading to uncertainty about whether the process is underway. This lack of feedback can cause confusion and unnecessary actions by operators.

Proposed Enhancement:

Implement a feature that provides real-time progress feedback to the initiator during the verification process when a GDPS script is kicked off. This feedback could include a progress bar, status messages, or any other indication that the script is being processed.

Benefits:

Reduces confusion and anxiety among operators.

Prevents unnecessary key presses and potential errors.

Enhances user confidence in the system's responsiveness.

Additional Information:

This enhancement request is based on observations where the screen appears to hang for 30-45 seconds during script execution, with no indication of progress.

Idea priority High
  • Guest
    Jun 25, 2025

    Would be useful for our operations staff - low priority

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  • Guest
    Jun 25, 2025

    My opinion is that SDF provides enough progress information. Some steps take long and I understand there isn't much GDPS can do about it (e.g. system or system group STOP as an example). In MGM, the procedure steps already provide a good amount of details within the steps, so while I agree things can always be improved, I believe it is a low priority.

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  • Guest
    Jun 23, 2025

    We use SDF to see the steps but if a statement takes al long time it will help to see if it is still active/running.

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  • Guest
    Jun 18, 2025

    We use SDF but this is good especially if it auto refreshes and provides messages on progress.

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  • Guest
    Jun 17, 2025

    We appreciate the idea! Medium priority

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  • Guest
    Jun 17, 2025

    Worldpay agrees with this idea, although medium priority seems fair.

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  • Guest
    Jun 17, 2025

    Although we use the System Automation Status Display Facility to monitor Script progress, this is still a good idea.

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  • Guest
    Jun 17, 2025

    Definitively an appreciated thing

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  • Guest
    Jun 16, 2025

    Definitely a good idea - Medium Priority

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  • Guest
    Jun 13, 2025

    This is a great idea, I would also like it promoted in the REST API or in some of the new chatbot features coming (SMU, zChatOps, etc.)

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