Re: CL Editor

["Buck" <buck.calabro@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>The configuration we have does not include a CL editor
>and the only answer IBM has is for us to pay $60K+ and
>purchase their entire set of development tools.  (We are
>using the new box for Java (Websphere Enterprise
>Edition) and SQL stuff.) The other workaround is to
>write the CL with a text editor and upload it.  (UGLY!)

Check out Bob Cozzi's CodeStudio.  I believe it will operate 'standalone'
for a fraction of the price of the full IBM WDSCi. http://www.rpgiv.com
(general downloads) or http://www.rpgiv.com/codestudio/index.html

> Have I missed something here?  This severely limits our
>ability to interact with the platform via its own OS command
>language.  Doesn't seem to bode well for attracting new
>customers to the iSeries as a 3^++ kicking server box.

I think it's fairly rare for IBM to sell a Real True server-only
configuration such as yours.  So there isn't a EDLIN that comes with OS400
for such purposes.  They may not realise there's a need unless you tell
them.  Submit a Design Change Request (link in the FAQ at
http://faq.midrange.com)

Good luck!
  --buck