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:
- The COBOL conversion aid (CCCA) 5648-B05, assists in converting OS/VS COBOL and VS COBOL II source to Enterprise COBOL source.
- The COBOL Report Writer Precompiler 5798-DYR assists in converting OS/VS COBOL Report Writer
code.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.