Source dates get lost when using code for ibm i extension from other extension but not logged in in ibm i first

[Mdcms]

We use code for IBM i in our extension to open members and ifs files.
In the settings from IBM i there is the enable source dates checkbox etc.
When source dates enabled and the login happend first from the code for IBM i extension then when opening a member the source dates are being displayed when opening member or ifs file.

When login happens not through code for IBM i the source date is not being displayed. When then the source is changed, all the dates are being reset to 000000. So all the dates are getting lost.

is there a way logging in from own extension with correct source date handling?

[worksofliam]

is there a way logging in from own extension with correct source date handling?

What is the mechanism that you are using to log in? I presume you are using the code-for-ibmi.connectDirect command?

[Mdcms]

yes we do use code-for-ibmi.connectDirect command. And I saw in code for IBM i the initialSetup is done after that. Tried to do that as well but can't do. Maybe that has to happen too? I don't know.

[worksofliam]

@Mdcms So to clarify:

• you are using connectDirect, which is good
• but the source dates are turned off by default, and you need them on before a member is opened?

[Mdcms]

ok, yes, how can we achieve this from our extension?