Editing COBOL, JCL, PL/I, Assembler, and C++ files
IBM® Rational® Developer for z Systems™ supports
any text editor for COBOL, JCL, PL/I, Assembler, and C++ source files
and provides more editors for specialized purposes.
The System z LPEX Editor
is an extension of the base LPEX editor. It provides functions that
are useful as you develop COBOL, PL/I, and HLASM (High Level Assembler)
programs for System z.
The COBOL Editor provides the familiarity and features of other
Eclipse-based editors. It also provides COBOL language-specific features
such as syntax highlighting, refactoring, and source actions.
The JCL Editor provides the familiarity and features of other
Eclipse-based editors. It also provides JCL-specific features such
as syntax highlighting and source actions.
The PL/I Editor provides the familiarity and features of other
Eclipse-based editors. It also provides PL/I language-specific features
such as syntax highlighting, refactoring, and source actions.
The Remote C/++ Editor allows for editing local or remote C/C++
files. It provides C/C++ language-specific features such as content
assistance and syntax highlighting.
The Remote Makefile Editor allows for editing local or remote
C++ makefiles. It provides C/C++ language-specific features such as
content assistance and syntax highlighting.
Getting started
The following topics help you get started with the language editors
provided with Rational Developer
for System z: