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SQL Generated by Data Module - Pull only those fields used in a query, similar to how packages work.

When creating reports against a data module, the SQL generated pulls all the fields from the table(s) used in the query. This is not ideal, as it is inefficient, and there are certain data types, such as bits, that cause issues in data modules. It...
over 6 years ago in Cognos Analytics 0 Not under consideration

Break-In for Mass-delete

Enhance the break-in-process so that it also applies for mass deletes and that these deletes can break in into PWFI-transactions bound with RELEASE(DEALLOCATE).
over 9 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 2 Not under consideration

Restrict the size for a report output

We need to limit the size of a report output (i.e. pdf, csv, xlsx) to a maximum size. Defined by us. A warning message should be produced for the users in case that the report exceeds this defined limit. Unfortunately this functionality is current...
almost 2 years ago in Cognos Analytics / Reporting 2 Not under consideration

Auto scale of Report Output on all supported devices (responsive design in C11)

Create reports should be optimally displayed on each supported end device so that the user does not have to scroll on the end device.
over 6 years ago in Cognos Analytics 1 Not under consideration

Name of relative times in the Query using dynamic cubes

When using the relative times from a dynamic cube, the name of the period doesn't change in the query. The report show the right period when running the report, but it shows the period from the time of the report building date.
over 7 years ago in Cognos Analytics 0 Not under consideration

IFCID amendment to include SQL Text

Currently the ifcid 366 and 376 do not always supply the SQL text, but rely on the explain statement cache to supply it. This means SMF extracts rarely supply the SQL text required for these records.
about 6 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

CREATE TABLE LIKE "table-controlled partitioning" should create the table with same partitioning scheme and rules

When a table that uses table-controlled partitioning is identified in the LIKE clause, the new table should automatic inherit the partitioning scheme of that table and create an uts PBR.
4 months ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

Enhance Cognos Audit Content

Enhance the delivered Audit content to better handle common audit situations. #1 - make counting unique report runs easierFor example: COGIPF_RUNREPORT has multiple rows in it for each report run, if the report has prompt pages. So: add something ...
almost 9 years ago in Cognos Analytics 0 Not under consideration

Invalid maximum timestamp value availble in DB2

Currently there is documented maximum timestamp value available in DB2 as '9999-12-31-24.00.00.000000'. However, using this value can lead to various problems which are recognized by DB2 development already as during introduction of temporal table...
about 5 years ago in Db2 for z/OS 1 Not under consideration

Drill down with navigation path

Navigations Paths cannot be used like real "drill down" in report studio
over 6 years ago in Cognos Analytics 1 Not under consideration