Re: ACS System Debugger doesn't want to work

[Jon Paris <jon.paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It is possible you don't have enough authority to start the debug server.  To check this try issuing the command STRDBGSVR from the green screen.


Jon P

> On Oct 12, 2022, at 3:43 PM, <jeremy.ruth@xxxxxxxxxxx> <jeremy.ruth@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I have never used the ACS System Debugger before but saw it as a menu option
> so naturally I was intrigued by a GUI debugger that could/would replace
> STRDBG.
>
>
>
> Info:
>
> *	ACS v1.1.8.8 Build ID: 1380
> *	I am not an iSeries guy, but sometimes I am tasked with
> writing/debugging Stored Procs/Triggers/Functions
> *	I run ACS as Administrator
>
>
>
> I have a 'Run SQL Scripts' query window open.
>
> I select the 'System Debugger' option from the 'Run' menu.
>
> This brings up the Sign On window.  I sign on.
>
> System Debugger window is now displayed.
>
> *	Almost everything (toolbar options, menu options) on this UI is
> disabled, excepts for the 'Start Debug' command
>
> *	Selecting 'Start Debug' does nothing
>
> *	In status pane at bottom of window, I have the following three
> messages:
>
> 1.	Attempting connection to <system name> (IP address)
> 2.	Communications error with <system name>
> 3.	Attempting to start debug server on <system name> .
>
>
>
> I don't see anything of relevance in the joblog, that I can tell.
>
>
>
> Is there something that must be configured on the i in order for this to
> work?
>
> The 'Communications error with <system name>' in the lower pane is
> confusing.  Is the 3rd message in the pane a result of the 2nd message?  
>
>
>
> Communications seems fine as I can run queries, I can start and use 5250
> emulation, I can peruse the system via iNavigator, etc.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeremy
>
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