RSE Plug-in downloads

In one easy download the RSE Extensions plug-in provides:

• direct access to spooled file output from RDi/WDSC
• the ability to view and respond to IBM i messages from within RDi/WDSC
• a perspective for viewing two source-editing windows simultaneously
• graphical compare and merge editors for IBM i source code (RDi 7.x and above or WDSC 6.x or later required)
• a custom editor for data areas (RDi 7.x and above or WDSC 6.x or later required)
• the ability to display data queue properties and contents (RDi 7.x and above or WDSC 6.x or later required)

Work with spooled output

You can quickly see job logs and compile listings as a "view" within RDi/WDSC should you encounter an error while running a job. The plug-in creates a "IBM i Spooled Files" subsystem within RDi/WDSC's Remote System Explorer, where you can right-click on a specific spooled file to view it, open it in a text editor, or save it to a file for email and search capabilities.

It also adds a menu option to your IBM i Jobs filters so you can access spooled output from within your System i Job folder when you right-click the job in question.

Monitor your IBM i message queue

This feature can be configured to monitor the IBM i message queue associated with your Remote Systems Explorer user profile. When a message arrives in your queue, you are notified by your choice of pop-up dialog box, email, or sound (beep). You can set the plug-in to handle Informational and Inquiry messages differently to minimize interruptions.

In addition, the plug-in creates an IBM i Messages subsystem within Remote Systems Explorer, where you can view and work with specific messages from other message queues. You set message queue filters according to your preferences, and then all messages that meet your criteria appear in the IBM i Messages subsystem. For example, you might want to see only messages that are waiting for a reply. From there, you can answer, display, and/or delete messages.

Improved source-editing features

This RSE Extension improves RDi/WDSC's source editing features with its IBM i Editing Perspective. The perspective provides a top/bottom window arrangement that lets you view two source-editing windows simultaneously. The dual editing windows can be shown full screen for easier editing, or with the outline view for quick browsing.

Compare and merge IBM i source code

(RDi/ 7.x and above or WDSC 6.x or later required)

RDi/WDSC contains excellent graphical compare and merge editors for Java source code. The RSE Extensions plug-in lets you apply that same source compare engine to your native IBM i source code. You can compare source in edit or browse mode, or merge two source members, even if the source members come from different IBM i systems. The graphical nature of the editors let you see and resolve conflicts quickly.

Change data area

(RDi/ 7.x and above or WDSC 6.x or later required)

With the RSE Extensions plug-in, you can edit a data area. A right-click over a *DTAARA object opens a dialog that shows you the data area's name, library, and type, and lets you change its value.

Display data queue

(RDi/ 7.x and above or WDSC 6.x or later required)

This RSE Extension provides a custom dialog for displaying data queues. Just right-click on a *DTAQ object and choose RSE Extensions -> Display Data Queue to see the data queue attributes and a preview of the first entry in the queue.

As an open source project, RSE Extensions for RDP 7.x, RSE Extensions for RDi 7.x and RSE Extensions for WDSC 6.x is licensed under the terms of the Common Public License version 1.0, which can be reviewed at OpenSource.org.