MDOpen Web – A New Way to View Your Development Lifecycle

MDOpen Web is ideal for managers, business analysts, admins, and team members who need to participate in the development lifecycle through the freedom of a browser. Access the MD Product Suite without an IDE or other software installed on your desktop! With MDOpen Web, you can see what’s happening with your projects, statuses, tasks, promotions,…

Unlock the Latest MDRapid Enhancements for Peak Performance

MDRapid’s powerful benefits have been a game-changer for our customers since its initial release. By minimizing downtime and mitigating risk, it now seamlessly processes tens of thousands of files annually. And in true Midrange Dynamics fashion, every new build makes it sleeker, faster, and more versatile. That’s why it’s time to check your MDCMS release—the…

How to Get the Most from the MD Customer Portal

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!…

Configuration Report via MDOpen VS Code Extension 

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…

Audit Time Tips

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…

Are You Using MD Commands?

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 MD Compile Log Navigator

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…

8.6 Enhancements you will love! Service Program Dependencies

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….

Even More Troubleshooting Help in MDChange Version 8.6

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…