We are pleased to announce the availability of 2E v8.7.3. This Cumulative Patch Release includes all maintenance published prior to this update. By installing this Cumulative Patch, you ensure that your systems are current on maintenance for v8.7.3.
Some of the marque features that are going are included in this release are:
- Faster Array Lookup with %LOOKUPxx - RPGIV
- TRIM* String handling built in functions - RPGIV
- Copy option for 2E Access Paths
- Allow increased date range by providing automated option to change format of date type fields in user screens
- Generate list of fields on a SELECT statement instead of "*" in generated code
- Handle TimeStamp calculation inconsistency across IBMi releases
- Reduce memory overrun and provide Easier access to Display Model object
- Web Option is now officially certified with Microsoft Edge browser.
For your quick reference please find the below links…
CA 2E r8.7.3 solution - https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/solutiondetails?aparNo=99111462&os=OS/400
CA 2E r8.7.3 documentation - https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/ca-enterprise-software/it-operations-management/ca-2e/8-7/CA-2E-Cumulative-Patches/ca-2e-r8-7-3.html
Note: Compatibility Matrix is being updated and will be made available shortly.