How to retain compile listing on IBM i

[ToshBimbra]

Following a build action to compile a program VS Code for i compile listing shows in the terminal tab. The compile listing is not kept on the IBM i. Is there a way to retain the compile listing on the IBM i output queue somewhere?

[ToshBimbra]

In Code for IBM i Extensions :- Log Compile Output - I have this option unchecked.

If enabled, will log spool files from command executed. You can find it under
Output for 'IBM i Compile Log'.

[sebjulliand]

As far as I know, every output from a command executed through SSH get printed in the standard output; so there is no spooled file generated when the command ends. So I don't think there is a way to produce a spooled file from the standard output of an action.

[ToshBimbra]

I am surprised this question hasn't has any previous interest.
There are some customers who keep a copy of the latest compile listing in a safe place on IBM i. This comes in handy when sending a program from development to a productions system. If any unexpected exceptions surface on a production environment then the admin can view the compile listing to match the statement number and other attributes of the program compile listing that was saved on a development environment.

[sebjulliand]

Something similar was asked a few months ago: https://github.com/orgs/codefori/discussions/2305#discussioncomment-11023034
And there is not much that can be done from Code for IBM i. Your best bet is to submit the compilation command and wait for it to end, but that requires more tooling.

[ToshBimbra]

Is there any option to save the output shown in the terminal to a local repository. I know copy/paste is an option but it is kludgy.

[sebjulliand]

Not unless it's implemented. We could add an "output to file" option to actions I guess. That would allow to save a copy of that output on the IFS, for example.

[ToshBimbra]

If it's not too complex then let's give it a try please.

[sebjulliand]

I'll look into it.

[sebjulliand]

@ToshBimbra this should fit the bill: #2633