IBM has replaced the traditional IBM i development tools (PDM, SEU, etc.) with Rational Developer for IBM i (RDi) -- or its predecessor, WebSphere Development Studio Client (WDSc). This class shows you how to upgrade your skills from the traditional green screen tools to the new graphical development platform.
It covers the Remote Systems Explorer, the LPEX ediitor, screen and design report tools, and the Debug perspective. You’ll learn how to connect WDSc or RDi to your IBM i server, organize your development workbench, edit source members, execute server commands, compile programs, and debug programs.
Recommended schedule: 2 days
Who Should Attend This class is for existing RPG IV programmers who want to understand how to use WebSphere Development Studio Client (WDSc) to develop IBM i applications. It is also suitable for those installations using Rational Developer for IBM i (RDi).
Prerequisites In order to successfully complete this course, students should be familiar with the traditional application development tools, including PDM and SEU.
WebSphere Development Studio Client (or Rational Developer for IBM i) must be installed on the students’ workstations before the class begins. If the product is not installed, the class will require an additional day (at additional cost).
What You Will Accomplish At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Connect to the IBM i server using WDSc or RDi
Organize and manage IBM i objects using Remote Systems Explorer
Create filters to customize the programmer’s workbench
Run server commands from Remote Systems Explorer
Create and edit source members using the LPEX editor
Use the WDSc/RDi prompter
Analyze program structure using the Outline View
Compile programs from WDSc/RDi
Debug programs using service entry points and the Debug perspective
Design screens and reports using CODE Designer
What You Will Receive Each student receives:
Custom printed handout, containing class notes
Completion certificate
Course Outline The class covers these topics:
WDSc/RDi Overview
Connecting to IBM i
Using Remote Systems Explorer
Using Table View
Executing Commands
Managing Jobs with RSE
Accessing the IFS
Editing Source with the LPEX Editor
Using Outline View
Designing Screens and Reports with CODE Designer
Verifying and Compiling Programs
Running Programs
Debugging Programs
Advanced RSE Tips, Tricks and Plug-ins
Hands-on Labs
Connecting to the server
Controlling your library list
Working with objects using Remote Systems Explorer
