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.

Overview

System z LPEX Editor
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.
COBOL Editor
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.
JCL Editor
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.
PL/I Editor
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.
Remote C/C++ Editor
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.
Remote Makefile Editor
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:

Samples and tutorials

The following quick task topics provide links to demonstrations that illustrate how to edit source files:

Resources for learning available on the web


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