Re: What good is the file cache in WDSC V5.0?

Jim,

>>Why did it not use the cached version I had it download?
>>Can I make it show the cached information instead of trying to go to the
iSeries?
>>Can I have it connect if there is a network connection, and if not use
the cache?

There are effectively three modes that an RSE connection can be in;
disconnected, connected and offline.  The program verifiers use the cache
in all three modes for performance reasons.  The RSE tree view, table view
and other tools use the cache only in offline mode.  So if you are using
the RSE without a network connection then you should put it in offline mode
(from the pulldown menu in the Systems view (this is the upside down
triangle) select iSeries -> Caching -> Work Offline.

>> Can I drag and drop the field names or alias names from a table view to
an editor?

Not yet ;)

>>What _can_ I do with the cached file descriptions?

See answer to #1.  The program verifiers always use this information and
others tools use it when offline.

>> Are any of these issues addressed in V5.1 that I need to order from my
BP?

The caching was almost completely overhauled for v5.1  so it would be best
to upgrade to it.

Don Yantzi
WebSphere Development Studio Client for iSeries
IBM Toronto Lab
Phone: (905) 413-4476
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