Re: DON'T LET THEM TAKE ME BACK TO SEU

["M. Lazarus" <mlazarus@xxxxxxxx>]

Bob,


 This is actually not accurate.  In V5R4, SEU was enhanced to syntax 
check free form RPG.

 -mark

At 11/25/06 09:23 PM, you wrote:
> David,
>
> One very key issue is the fact that SEU and other 5250 based tools were
> "stablized" in Febrary of 2001 and other than insuring that they run on the
> current versions of i5/OS have not been enhanced and will not be enhanced.
> With the new WDSC "Lite" install option the old arguments about performance
> are no longer valid.  If you want full support for all the latest features
> in the LPEX editor for RPG-IV, COBOL, and CL not mention the WDSC embedded
> editors for display files, etc.  and all the new stuff coming soon in V7.
>
> I'm old enough to remember when folks switched from coding forms and key
> punches to "terminals".  It can be traumatic for the folks, but once they
> get past the pain, the benefits are incredible.  Have you looked at RSE with
> its Actions as a replacement for PDM?  Totally awesome!  WDSC takes a bit of
> getting used to, but once you find all the key goodies, it offers tons of
> benefits over the stone and chisel!
>
> On 11/22/06, David Foxwell <david.foxwell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > My shop is preparing to upgrade from iseries to an i5. Before we make the
> > change, we will install OS V5R4 on the iseries. There are no plans to
> > upgrade WDSc from version 5.1, as I am the only user of this product.
> >
> > I have been invited, however, to put forward good reasons to upgrade WDSc.
> >
> > I have noted a few arguments, and I would like to know what else I can add
> > to my list. At the moment, I'm only concerned with RPG programming. .
> >
> > Features present with v5.1 but not used because the programme is likely to
> > crash :
> > Outline view
> > Source verifier
> > Programme compiler
> >
> > Please help, I'm worried that v5.1 will have even more problems with
> > OSV5R4.