Re: RDi vs SEU

When I am working in multiple environments with RDi, I create a connection for each one. Even if that connection is to the same machine. The connection holds things like library lists and job descriptions that make compiling a one step thing. To work in a particular environment I simply open that connection. Works like a charm.

Mark Murphy
STAR BASE Consulting, Inc.
mmurphy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


-----Brian <belstsrv@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: -----
To: rpg400-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
From: Brian <belstsrv@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: 04/03/2015 12:55PM
Subject: Re: RDi vs SEU

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
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Profound Logic Software
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-----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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