Re: RDi vs SEU

[Vernon Hamberg <vhamberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Brian

Yeah, I was trying to remember what would be easiest - Friday brain-ffft!

See you at COMMON, I hope.

Vern

On 4/3/2015 12:24 PM, Brian May wrote:
> Vern,
>
> A new workspace is definitely overkill.  Just a separate connection to the same system with a different library list would suffice I think.  Then you could have different filters for each "customer" as well.
>
> Brian May
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: RPG400-L [mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Vernon Hamberg
> Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 12:16 PM
> To: RPG programming on the IBM i (AS/400 and iSeries)
> Subject: Re: RDi vs SEU
>
> Hi Brian
>
> Just a quick thought - you could set up different workspaces for each - and each of those would have an option to set the LIBL when using it.
>
> Then in the File menu you have an option to change workspaces.
>
> Does that fit your needs, maybe?
>
> We use Turnover, a software change management app, and that takes care of things for us, different apps for each task, library lists are automatic, all that good stuff. No need to worry about source file name, cuz it all gets pulled in under one umbrella per application.
>
> HTH
> Vern
>
> On 4/3/2015 11:55 AM, Brian wrote:
> > I've been following along on this discussion and have been trying to
> > get rolling using RDi all the time.  I have an issue I am hoping the
> > list can help me to solve.
> >
> > We have code for many clients on our box.  Each client has their own
> > database library needed to compile their programs.  My day often
> > consists of hopping around from client to client solving issues or
> > writing new code.  The issue I have is that when I switch to a new
> > client, I simply edit my library list to remove one client's database
> > library and then insert another in there and I off to SEU to make
> > changes or write something new.  I compile, then off to the next thing.
> >
> > I have not been able to figure out how to handle this in RDi.  Or do I
> > just code in RDi and compile in a 5250 session?
> >
> > Are there some "tips and tricks" pages or sites that cover things like
> > this and other handy ways to set up and use RDi to make the decision
> > to switch even more of a no brainer?
> >
> > Thanks everyone!
> >
> > On 4/3/2015 12:43 PM, Brian May wrote:
> > > Even if they make 40k per year, it only takes a 2.5% productivity
> > > increase to justify.  I was typing the exact same email when yours
> > > came through Jon.  :)
> > >
> > > Brian May
> > > Solutions Architect
> > > Profound Logic Software
> > > http://www.profoundlogic.com
> > > 937-439-7925 Phone
> > > 877-224-7768 Toll Free
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The IBM i Modernization Experts
> > > www.profoundlogic.com
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: RPG400-L [mailto:rpg400-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> > > Jon Paris
> > > Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 10:46 AM
> > > To: Rpg400 Rpg400-L
> > > Subject: Re: RDi vs SEU
> > >
> > >
> > > On Apr 3, 2015, at 1:31 AM, John Yeung <gallium.arsenide@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > Maybe some have even given the RDi
> > > > trial a shot, and like what they see, but really *are* up against
> > > > the cost.
> > > This is the part I find so hard to understand.
> > >
> > > Is there anyone on this list who would not claim that they are as a
> > > minimum 5% more productive with RDi once past the initial hump?
> > >
> > > Personally I'd say at least 25% and I know Susan feels that 40 or 50%
> > > is closer to the mark for her. I get at least 10% out of outline view
> > > alone!
> > >
> > > Given that (including overheads) I doubt there are any RPGers out
> > > there who cost less than $100K a year - then if RDI is $1,000 that
> > > means that the programmer has only got to be a pathetic 1% more
> > > efficient to make it pay for itself. Anything above 1% is gravy.
> > >
> > > And if you can't even get 10% you ain't trying and maybe should find
> > > a new career!
> > >
> > > As I say - I really think the whole cost thing is just another
> > > excuse.  Of course I'd be happy if it were free - I'm a self-employed
> > > consultant and that money comes right out of my pocket. But history
> > > has shown that this community does not really value what it gets for
> > > free - adoption went way up _after_ IBM put a price on the tool.  It
> > > has zoomed again as people finally understand that SEU is not being
> > > updated.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jon Paris
> > >
> > > www.partner400.com
> > > www.SystemiDeveloper.com
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