RE: Cross-reference software

What are the main features in a cross-reference package:

-Files where used ?
-Field cross reference ?
-Program references ?
-Scanning source for variables or other content ?
-other ?

I've been toying with the idea of creating a few lightweight open source tools for cross referencing IBMi apps, so ideas appreciated.

Much info can now be extracted with DB2 services.

Regards,
Richard Schoen
Web: http://www.richardschoen.net
Email: richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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message: 1
date: Wed, 5 Oct 2022 16:26:28 +0000
from: Dean Eshleman via MIDRANGE-L <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
subject: RE: Cross-reference software

Hi Bill,

I have used 3 different x-ref packages. We used to use Hawkeye Pathfinder, but moved away from them when they were slow to integrate with RDI. We purchased X-Analysis from Fresche and have been happy with it. Their tooling does a good job of helping with impact analysis. We also purchased Midrange Dynamics change management system. That included a x-ref tool as well. It is a bit more basic than X-Analysis, but for certain tasks I like it better. I find myself using both. Let me know if you have more questions.


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