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Enterprise COBOL for z/OS, Version 4.1, Compiler and Runtime Migration Guide


Compiling with Enterprise COBOL

Can you compile programs written for OS/VS COBOL with Enterprise COBOL using the CMPR2 option?

No, CMPR2 is not available with Enterprise COBOL.

Can you compile programs written for VS COBOL II with Enterprise COBOL?

Yes. For additional details, see Upgrading your source to Enterprise COBOL.

Do you have to compile OS/VS COBOL and VS COBOL II programs with Enterprise COBOL to run them under Language Environment?

No. Most OS/VS COBOL programs and VS COBOL II programs (and mixes of the two) will run under Language Environment without the need to upgrade to Enterprise COBOL.

For exact details on which programs must be upgraded to Enterprise COBOL, see:

What utilities or tools can assist in converting OS/VS COBOL or VS COBOL II source to Enterprise COBOL source?

The following conversion tools, which you can order through IBM, can assist in converting OS/VS COBOL and VS COBOL II source to Enterprise COBOL source:

  1. The COBOL conversion aid (CCCA) 5648-B05, assists in converting OS/VS COBOL and VS COBOL II source to Enterprise COBOL source.
  2. The COBOL Report Writer Precompiler 5798-DYR assists in converting OS/VS COBOL Report Writer code.
  3. The CICS application migration aid 5695-061 assists in converting CICS macro level code in OS/VS COBOL and VS COBOL II to CICS command level code.
  4. The Debug Tool Load Module Analyzer can determine the language translator for each object in your load modules. The Debug Tool Load Module Analyzer is included in Debug Tool Utilities and Advanced Functions.
  5. The Edge Portfolio Analyzer assists in taking an inventory of your existing OS/VS COBOL and VS COBOL II load module libraries.
    Note: The Edge Portfolio Analyzer is no longer sold by IBM, but you can still purchase the product from Edge directly. For more information, you can visit their Web site at: www.edge-information.com
  6. WebSphere Studio Asset Analyzer, product number 5655-M22, assists in taking an inventory, and analyzing the impact that code changes make upon your enterprise assets.

Does Enterprise COBOL meet the COBOL 85 Standard?

Yes, Enterprise COBOL supports all required modules of the COBOL 85 Standard at the highest level defined by the Standard.


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