The MD team is constantly updating the guides and tips available in our customer portal. Read on to learn how to navigate the platform efficiently and make the most of its features. Getting Started at https://servicedesk.mdcms.ch/ Unlock the Power of MD Wiki Get Access to Service DeskIf you don’t have a login yet, no worries!…
Hello to all the MDChange folks! This tech tip talks about the Configuration Report which provides information on every detail about the MDChange configuration from applications to levels, job descriptions, distribution, templates, commands, etc. Up until now, this information was available only via the IBMi 5250 session, using option 1 followed by option 21. You…
It is that time of year for many of you. Are you ready for the auditors to come knocking? We have a document to take you step by step through running your reports: https://wiki.midrangedynamics.com/quick-tips/mdcms-audit-reporting/ Are you currently running the “objects changed outside of MDCMS” report? This is a great report that will allow you to…
Did you know that MDChange ships many commands for you to use? These commands provide functionality to manage anything from object requests to post-install processing. Combining these with the exit points for commands opens the ability to customize your MDCMS process or automate tedious steps such as environment cleanup. All MD Commands have F1 help…
Introducing the newest addition to the MD programmer’s toolbox: the Compile Log Navigator. It’s always rewarding when our developers create tools that become integral to MDChange. Once again, we’re excited to introduce another helpful tool, the Compile Log Navigator. Locating compile errors can be a time-consuming task, but with MDOpen’s compile log, things just got…
Have You Tested Your Code? MDTest Can Help When code is changed, the first thing everyone asks is have you tested it. Testing is a critical part of the DevOps cycle. Whether you are using waterfall, agile, or a hybrid approach to your software development lifecycle, testing is essential. If you are a small shop,…
8.6 Enhancements you will love! Service Program Dependencies Customers with service programs may decide to upgrade for this feature alone. In Version 8.6, MDXREF is even smarter, thanks to a new dependency enhancement. The pre-submit warning for missing dependencies now ignores modules, programs, and services. Programs will only be listed if the signatures are different….
Once again, the developers at MD have made life a little easier. “Pre-submit” warning logs are now captured in the RFP (request for promotion) deployment log to assist with troubleshooting. When submitting an RFP, you will continue to receive a pop-up window that shows you warning messages. The difference is any subsequent decisions are now…
New Automated Testing Templates provide the ability to trigger automatic testing when a specific object or objects (for designated attributes) are installed. This provides a way to automate testing processes and act on results from within MDChange. The new functionality includes the option of having a quality gate to block further migration of objects until…
Shout out to Scott, Liam, Tim and the IBM i team! Midrange Dynamics R&D is having a lot of fun incorporating more and more functionality of the “Code for IBMi” and the “Db2 for i” VS Code extensions into MDOpen. Many exciting features have been in place since the MDOpen extension to VS Code was…