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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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Request for Screenshot capture and attachment to a record Feature in ClearQuest

We have 700+user base in Rational Clear Quest. We did a recent survey among users and got a feedback of Screenshot capture and attachment feature required in a CQ Record. We hence request to provide that feature.
over 6 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearQuest 7 Not under consideration

IBM Synergy and Rationale Change – automatic install of SSL client certificate

Background: While Synergy supports SSL; there is no facility to seamlessly download and install the client certificate automatically. Siemens have many teams, throughout the globe using Synergy: the administration involved in users having to manua...
over 6 years ago in Rational Other / Synergy 6 Not under consideration

Create no-GUI install option for Unix hosts.

Hosts used in ClearCase "build farms" are often created without the GUI-specific ClearCase prerequisites (motif, X, GTK, etc.) to speed startups and reduce disk space needed -- particularly when the "build farm" hosts are increasingly virtual mach...
about 2 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 0 Future consideration

Cluster stop/start confirmation popup to avoid production outages

We are looking for a confirmation popup or a secondary window about the action we are performing during cluster stop and start to avoid potential production impacts.
over 6 years ago in WebSphere traditional 1 Not under consideration

Windows Explorer integration for CCRC client

Implement Windows Explorer integration (via context-menu) for webview and automatic view.Currently the feature is only available for dynamic and snapshot view.
over 6 years ago in ClearCase and ClearQuest / ClearCase 0 Future consideration

Add Waitforexistence or isvisible to script

Add the ability to have a waitforexistence or isvisible like in RFT
over 6 years ago in Rational Automated Software Quality / Functional Tester / Workbench 3 Not under consideration

Additional controls in Debug mode

When running application in Debug mode, have the ability to put in stop breaks, pause, start and stop
over 6 years ago in Rational Automated Software Quality / Functional Tester / Workbench 3 Future consideration

Git plugin improvement request

Update the Git source configuration plugin to have an option of including/excluding the containing path within the .git repository.
over 6 years ago in UrbanCode / Deploy 2 Not under consideration

OIDC Provider capability to cache 3rd party token, so claims could be build from tokens directly without relying on LDAP

Although Liberty OIDC server can delegate user authentication to 3rd party identity provider (SAML, or OIDC), Liberty OP still relies on LDAP to fetch user attributes to build user claim. To remove LDAP dependency, OP need to be modified to cache ...
over 4 years ago in WebSphere Liberty 0 Not under consideration

udeploy calendar blackout - add recurring event type

udeploy calendar blackout - add recurring event type Currently one can setup a blackout period for the env in the calendar.but it is ONLY for that date and time. Need a feature to set a recurring type of blackout period, similar to application req...
almost 9 years ago in UrbanCode / Deploy 3 Not under consideration