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PINNED Terminal emulator support on Docker image
Docker utility should support Functional Perspective test scripts. Slack Issue https://devops---testing.slack.com/archives/CGV8AAGCD/p1645022341509149

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Allow different port ranges for each destination in ClearCase MultiSite

We want to be able to use a single “proxy” host for CCMS routing but have different port ranges for each destination. In other words, to support a route line like below with a “proxy” host and 3 destination hosts but the host proxy can be configur...
about 7 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 1 Future consideration

RAM - Move data between RAM instances/environments

In this release, 7.5.2, it is not possible to backup and restore data from one RAM to another. This was possible in 7.5.1.1. We would like functionality to be able to do this, without coding ourselves. Using Libraries is not an option, we have 12....
over 10 years ago in Rational Analysis, Design & Construction / Asset Manager 3 Future consideration

Make 0-byte files display in the search results so that they can be merged in the merge manager

Request search option to make 0-byte files display in the search results so that they can be merged in the merge manager.
over 3 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 0 Future consideration

Alternate Mailsubject on "Scheduler event"

Hello It would be nice to change the subject of CC schedulare Job Mailnotification. Currently all Mails have the Subject": ClearCase Job Scheduler event " I want to chance/modify the phrase "ClearCase Job Scheduler event". Thanks BR Andreas
over 3 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 0 Future consideration

Need to have Comments / Details show as Tool Tip in Version Tree view

End User request message: In Clearcase V7 I would frequently use the version tree to analyse a vob element including see its branching and check in history. In CTE i can still see the version branching but it is difficult to see the version detail...
about 7 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 1 Future consideration

RAM should provide a detailed disk usage report out of the box

We ran out of disk space on our RAM server, and wanted to determine which Asset/Community was using the most disk space, to help us clean up, but there is no out of the box report to show us these statistics, either at the admin level, nor at the ...
about 7 years ago in Rational Analysis, Design & Construction / Asset Manager 0 Future consideration

Rational ClearQuest windows client Auto Logoff

There should be a configurable auto logoff of the application itself. The only thing that are available up to now is a timeout to the database. This an easy click its possible to reconnect to the database.
about 7 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearQuest 3 Future consideration

Remove Submit button for non-authorized users

In the current scenario, even if a user who doesn't have submit privileges is able to see the "Submit" button. This is causes confusion and isn't a good user experience. Button should be visible only if the user has the rights to do so.
about 7 years ago in Rational Analysis, Design & Construction / Asset Manager 0 Future consideration

Create a hyperlink in the custom field "IP Usage"

As a user, I would like to create a hyperlink in the custom field "IP Usage" that would take me directly to the IPCO Standard Use restriction page so that I don't have to navigate away from the current page for the same link.
over 7 years ago in Rational Analysis, Design & Construction / Asset Manager 0 Future consideration

Automatic archival of the component asset

As a power user, I would like component assets to be automatically archived when their parent asset is archived so that time is saved during the archival process.
over 7 years ago in Rational Analysis, Design & Construction / Asset Manager 0 Future consideration