By using the preprocessor extension point, you can create
a plug-in that translates nonstandard syntax into syntax that compilers
can support. The effect of using preprocessors is to extend the syntax
that can be used to write programs. You can create preprocessor extensions
for COBOL and PL/I files that you edit in the COBOL, PL/I, and System z® LPEX Editors.
About this task
You can contribute a custom preprocessor to the System z LPEX, COBOL, and PL/I
editors and configure these editors to run the preprocessor when you
edit a COBOL or PL/I file. When a preprocessor extension is installed
in the workbench environment, it is available for configuring in the
property group that is associated with the file under edit.
Figure 1. Editor
Configurations page.
The following Editor Configurations page
displays a list of available preprocessor extensions.
Procedure
For information about creating and installing a plug-in
that creates a preprocessor extension, see these topics: