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  • 1.  Is there any free version of RDi available

    Posted Mon June 05, 2023 11:52 AM

    Hi,

    Is there any free version of RDi available to download and install and start using it?

    Thanks 



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    rishi seth
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  • 2.  RE: Is there any free version of RDi available

    Posted Mon June 05, 2023 12:04 PM
    I believe the only free version of RDi is a limited time free trial. If you want a free editor, try VS Code with the Code for IBM i extension.

    Lori Austin

    NALC

    571-264-1231

     




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  • 3.  RE: Is there any free version of RDi available

    Posted Tue June 06, 2023 11:16 AM
    There used to be (and as far as I know there still is) a free version of RDi granted to Schools.  I got free copies installed in the computer lab at the school where I teach night classes.  Just in case you are affiliated with a school, that might help you.

    -Gregory



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  • 4.  RE: Is there any free version of RDi available

    Posted Tue June 06, 2023 01:56 PM

    Thanks everyone for the response.

    But in this VS Code for IBM i extension is there any way by which we can generate program flow diagram like RDi?

    Thanks



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    rishi seth
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  • 5.  RE: Is there any free version of RDi available

    Posted Wed June 07, 2023 01:53 AM

    No, there is no program flow diagram generator in Code for IBM i.

    Best regards,

    Christian



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    Christian Jorgensen
    IT System Administrator
    Network of Music Partners A/S
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  • 6.  RE: Is there any free version of RDi available

    Posted Tue June 06, 2023 08:28 AM

    Rishi;

    RDi does have a 120 day free trial.  This was setup a few years ago by Alison Butterill.

    https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1115889?mhsrc=ibmsearch_a&mhq=rdi  This is the download page.  There are many great tutorials on youtube too.  Search for Susan Gantner or Charlie Guarino and of course others too.

    Best of luck. 

    Tom



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  • 7.  RE: Is there any free version of RDi available

    Posted Tue June 06, 2023 09:14 AM

    The trial version of RDi is full-featured - no restrictions - and will run for 120 days.  As Lori said, if you want an equivalent tool that is free then use VS Code with the Code for i extension.  The easiest way to install is to use this page https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=HalcyonTechLtd.ibm-i-development-pack that will install Code for i and all the major extensions that you need.



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    Jon Paris
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