Different Length Text Strings
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Search and Replace Different Length Text Strings |
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This suite of sample COBOL programs will show how to search and replace a text string value within a field with a text string value of a different length. This example contains two COBOL programs. The first is a demonstration program that creates fields with text, replacement arguments and replacement values. The second COBOL routine does the actual searching and replacement of the text string.
This may appear like a simple task that could be solved by a single line of code using the INSPECT statement as follows.
INSPECT field-name REPLACING FIRST 'abc' BY 'uvwxyz'.
However, the preceding statement will generate an error since the INSPECT statement requires the search value and the replacement value to be of equal lengths.
Note: The COBOL language also has a REPLACING function that is used to replace text strings in a COBOL copy file at compile time. For more information about this function refer to the COPY REPLACING document available on the SimoTime web site. Refer to the Downloads and Links to Similar Pages section of this document.
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| Replacing a String within a Field |
Note: The light-green boxes are unique to the Mainframe and Micro Focus Enterprise Server/Studio (or Micro Focus Mainframe Express). The light-red boxes are unique to the PC with Windows and Micro Focus. The light-yellow boxes are decision points or program transitions in the processing logic. The light-blue boxes identify data structures such as Files, VSAM Data Sets or Relational Tables. The light-gray boxes identify a system function or information item.
The following is the call statement that is used to call the COBOL routine that does the string substitution within a field.
CALL 'SIMOSUB1' USING SUBSTITUTE-PARAMETERS.
The following are the fields that are passed from the demonstration program to the routine that does the actual string substitution within the field.
01 SUBSTITUTE-PARAMETERS.
05 SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE pic X(128).
05 SUB-BUFFER-TARGET pic X(256).
05 SUB-SEARCH-STRING pic X(32).
05 SUB-REPLACE-STRING pic X(32).
05 SUB-SEARCH-LENGTH pic 9(2).
05 SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH pic 9(2).
The following describes each of the fields that are passed to the COBOL routine. The SUB-BUFFER-TARGET field is the only field that is modified by the search-and-replace routine (SIMOSUB1).
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| A Description of the Fields in the Pass Area |
The following is the CMD member (CBLREPE1.CMD) used to run the job on a PC using Micro Focus Net Express Express.
@echo OFF
rem * *******************************************************************
rem * CBLREPE1.CMD - a Windows Command File *
rem * This program is provided by SimoTime Enterprises *
rem * (C) Copyright 1987-2012 All Rights Reserved *
rem * Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com *
rem * e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com *
rem * *******************************************************************
rem *
rem * Text - COBOL does string replacment for different length items
rem * Author - SimoTime Enterprises
rem * Date - January 01, 1987
rem * Version - 04.08.20
rem *
rem * This set of programs illustrate the use a COBOL program to do
rem * replacement of a text string with a text string of a different
rem * length.
rem *
rem * This set of programs will run on a Personal Computer with Windows
rem * and Micro Focus Net Express.
rem *
rem * ************
rem * * CBLREPE1 *
rem * ********cmd*
rem * *
rem * ************ ************
rem * * SIMOEXEC ******* CONSOLE *
rem * ********exe* ************
rem * * *
rem * * *
rem * * * ************ ************
rem * * ***call*** CBLREPC1 ******* CONSOLE *
rem * * ********cbl* ************
rem * * *
rem * * *
rem * * ************
rem * * * SIMOSUB1 *
rem * * ********cbl*
rem * *
rem * ************
rem * * EOJ *
rem * ************
rem *
rem * ********************************************************************
rem * Step 1 of 2 Set the global environment variables...
rem *
call ..\Env1BASE
if "%SYSLOG%" == "" set syslog=c:\SimoLIBR\LOGS\SimoTime.LOG
set CmdName=CblRepE1
rem *
call SimoNOTE "*******************************************************%CmdName%"
call SimoNOTE "Starting JobName %CmdName%"
rem * ********************************************************************
rem * Step 2 of 2 Execute the sample program...
rem *
run CblRepC1
rem *
call SimoNOTE "Finished JobName %CmdName%, Job Status is %JobStatus%"
:End
call SimoNOTE "Conclude SysLog is %SYSLOG%"
if not "%1" == "nopause" pause
The following is the JCL member (CBLREPJ1.CMD) used to run the job on an IBM Mainframe with OS/390 or the PC using Micro Focus Mainframe Express.
//CBLREPJ1 JOB SIMOTIME,ACCOUNT,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=A,NOTIFY=CSIP1 //* ******************************************************************* //* This JCL Member is provided by: SimoTime Enterprises * //* (C) Copyright 1987-2012 All Rights Reserved * //* Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com * //* e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com * //* ******************************************************************* //* //* Text - COBOL does string replacement for different length items //* Author - SimoTime Enterprises //* Date - January 01, 1987 //* //* This set of programs illustrate the use a COBOL program to do //* replacement of a text string with a text string of a different //* length. //* //* This set of programs will run on a mainframe under MVS or on //* a Personal Computer running Windows and Mainframe Express by //* Micro Focus. //* //* ************ //* * CBLREPJ1 * //* ********jcl* //* * //* * //* ************ ************ //* * CBLREPC1 *-----* CONSOLE * //* ********cbl* ************ //* * * //* * * //* * * ************ //* * ***call*** SIMOSUB1 * //* * ********cbl* //* * //* ************ //* * EOJ * //* ************ //* //* ******************************************************************* //* Step 1 of 1 This is a single step job. //* //CBLREPS1 EXEC PGM=CBLREPC1 //STEPLIB DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.LOADLIB1,DISP=SHR //SYSOUT DD SYSOUT=* //*
The following is the source listing (SIMOSUB1.CBL) for the COBOL demonstration program (SIMOSUB1.CBL).
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
PROGRAM-ID. CBLREPC1.
AUTHOR. SIMOTIME ENTERPRISES.
*****************************************************************
* Copyright (C) 1987-2012 SimoTime Enterprises. *
* *
* All rights reserved. Unpublished, all rights reserved under *
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* or disclosure. *
* *
* Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software *
* for any commercial purpose requires a fee to be paid to *
* SimoTime Enterprises. Once the fee is received by SimoTime *
* the latest version of the software will be delivered and a *
* license will be granted for use within an enterprise, *
* provided the SimoTime copyright notice appear on all copies *
* of the software. The SimoTime name or Logo may not be used *
* in any advertising or publicity pertaining to the use of the *
* software without the written permission of SimoTime *
* Enterprises. *
* *
* Permission to use, copy and modify this software for any *
* non-commercial purpose and without fee is hereby granted, *
* provided the SimoTime copyright notice appear on all copies *
* of the software. The SimoTime name or Logo may not be used *
* in any advertising or publicity pertaining to the use of the *
* software without the written permission of SimoTime *
* Enterprises. *
* *
* SimoTime Enterprises makes no warranty or representations *
* about the suitability of the software for any purpose. It is *
* provided "AS IS" without any expressed or implied warranty, *
* including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness *
* for a particular purpose and non-infringement. SimoTime *
* Enterprises shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, *
* special or consequential damages resulting from the loss of *
* use, data or projects, whether in an action of contract or *
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* Source Member: CBLREPC1.CBL
* Copy Files: PASSSUB1.CPY
* Calls to: SIMOSUB1
*****************************************************************
*
* CBLREPC1 - String replacement of varying lengths.
*
* CALLING PROTOCOL
* ----------------
* Use standard procedure to RUN or ANIMATE.
*
* DESCRIPTION
* -----------
* This program provides an example of how to replace a text
* string within a field with a text string of a different length.
*
* ************
* * CBLREPJ1 *
* ********jcl*
* *
* *
* ************ ************
* * CBLREPC1 *-----* CONSOLE *
* ********cbl* ******dsply*
* * *
* * *
* * * ************
* * ***call*** SIMOSUB1 *
* * ********cbl*
* *
* *
* ************
* * EOJ *
* ************
*
*****************************************************************
*
* MAINTENANCE
* -----------
* 1987/05/22 Simmons, Created program.
* 1994/04/17 Simmons, Updated for PC.
*
*****************************************************************
*
ENVIRONMENT DIVISION.
DATA DIVISION.
WORKING-STORAGE SECTION.
*****************************************************************
* Data-structure for Title and Copyright...
* ------------------------------------------------------------
01 SIM-TITLE.
05 T1 pic X(11) value '* CBLREPC1 '.
05 T2 pic X(34) value 'Text String Replacement '.
05 T3 pic X(10) value ' v06.12.04'.
05 T4 pic X(24) value ' http://www.simotime.com'.
01 SIM-COPYRIGHT.
05 C1 pic X(11) value '* CBLREPC1 '.
05 C2 pic X(20) value 'Copyright 1987-2012 '.
05 C3 pic X(28) value '--- SimoTime Enterprises ---'.
05 C4 pic X(20) value ' All Rights Reserved'.
01 SIM-THANKS-01.
05 C1 pic X(11) value '* CBLREPC1 '.
05 C2 pic X(32) value 'Thank you for using this softwar'.
05 C3 pic X(32) value 'e provided from SimoTime Enterpr'.
05 C4 pic X(04) value 'ises'.
01 SIM-THANKS-02.
05 C1 pic X(11) value '* CBLREPC1 '.
05 C2 pic X(32) value 'Please send all inquires or sugg'.
05 C3 pic X(32) value 'estions to the helpdesk@simotime'.
05 C4 pic X(04) value '.com'.
*****************************************************************
* Message Buffer used by the Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT routine. *
*****************************************************************
01 MESSAGE-BUFFER.
05 MESSAGE-HEADER pic X(11) value '* CBLREPC1 '.
05 MESSAGE-TEXT.
10 MESSAGE-TEXT-1 pic X(68) value SPACES.
10 MESSAGE-TEXT-2 pic X(188) value SPACES.
COPY PASSSUB1.
*****************************************************************
PROCEDURE DIVISION.
perform Z-POST-COPYRIGHT
perform EXAMPLE-001
perform EXAMPLE-002
perform EXAMPLE-003
perform EXAMPLE-004
perform Z-THANK-YOU.
GOBACK.
*****************************************************************
* Example 1, Replace a text string with a text string
* of equal size.
EXAMPLE-001.
move '1-Before, replace >abc< with xyz'
to SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE
move 'abc' to SUB-SEARCH-STRING
move 'xyz' to SUB-REPLACE-STRING
add 3 to ZERO giving SUB-SEARCH-LENGTH
add 3 to ZERO giving SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH
call 'SIMOSUB1' using SUBSTITUTE-PARAMETERS
* Display the contents of the Source and Target Buffers.
move SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE(1:71) to MESSAGE-TEXT
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
inspect SUB-BUFFER-TARGET
replacing first 'Before, ' by 'After, '
move SUB-BUFFER-TARGET(1:71) to MESSAGE-TEXT
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
exit.
*****************************************************************
* Example 2, Replace a text string with a text string
* of greater size.
EXAMPLE-002.
move '2-Before, replace >abc< with uvwxyz'
to SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE
move 'abc' to SUB-SEARCH-STRING
move 'uvwxyz' to SUB-REPLACE-STRING
add 3 to ZERO giving SUB-SEARCH-LENGTH
add 6 to ZERO giving SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH
call 'SIMOSUB1' using SUBSTITUTE-PARAMETERS
* Display the contents of the Source and Target Buffers.
move SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE(1:71) to MESSAGE-TEXT
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
inspect SUB-BUFFER-TARGET
replacing first 'Before, ' by 'After, '
move SUB-BUFFER-TARGET(1:71) to MESSAGE-TEXT
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
exit.
*****************************************************************
* Example 3, Replace a text string with a text string
* of smaller size.
EXAMPLE-003.
move '3-Before, replace >abc< with M' to SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE
move 'abc' to SUB-SEARCH-STRING
move 'M' to SUB-REPLACE-STRING
add 3 to ZERO giving SUB-SEARCH-LENGTH
add 1 to ZERO giving SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH
call 'SIMOSUB1' using SUBSTITUTE-PARAMETERS
* Display the contents of the Source and Target Buffers.
move SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE(1:71) to MESSAGE-TEXT
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
inspect SUB-BUFFER-TARGET
replacing first 'Before, ' by 'After, '
move SUB-BUFFER-TARGET(1:71) to MESSAGE-TEXT
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
exit.
*****************************************************************
* Example 4, Replace a text string with a text string
* of equal size.
EXAMPLE-004.
move 'ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ' to SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE
move 'DEF' to SUB-SEARCH-STRING
move '123' to SUB-REPLACE-STRING
add 3 to ZERO giving SUB-SEARCH-LENGTH
add 3 to ZERO giving SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH
call 'SIMOSUB1' using SUBSTITUTE-PARAMETERS
* Display the contents of the Source and Target Buffers.
move SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE(1:71) to MESSAGE-TEXT
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
inspect SUB-BUFFER-TARGET
replacing first 'Before, ' by 'After, '
move SUB-BUFFER-TARGET(1:71) to MESSAGE-TEXT
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
exit.
*****************************************************************
* The following Z-Routines perform administrative tasks *
* for this program. *
*****************************************************************
Z-POST-COPYRIGHT.
move SIM-TITLE to MESSAGE-BUFFER
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
move SIM-COPYRIGHT to MESSAGE-BUFFER
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
exit.
*****************************************************************
* Display CONSOLE messages... *
*****************************************************************
Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT.
if MESSAGE-TEXT-2 = SPACES
display MESSAGE-BUFFER(1:79) upon console
else
display MESSAGE-BUFFER upon console
end-if
move all SPACES to MESSAGE-TEXT
exit.
*****************************************************************
Z-THANK-YOU.
move SIM-THANKS-01 to MESSAGE-BUFFER
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
move SIM-THANKS-02 to MESSAGE-BUFFER
perform Z-DISPLAY-MESSAGE-TEXT
exit.
*****************************************************************
* This example is provided by SimoTime Enterprises *
* Our e-mail address is: helpdesk@simotime.com *
* Also, visit our Web Site at http://www.simotime.com *
*****************************************************************
The following is the source listing (CBLREPJ1.CMD) for the COBOL search and replace routine(SIMOSUB1.CBL). If the length of the search-text and replacement-text are equal then a simple INSPECT statement will perform the task, If the lengths are different then additional processing is required.
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.
PROGRAM-ID. SIMOSUB1.
AUTHOR. SIMOTIME ENTERPRISES.
*****************************************************************
* Copyright (C) 1987-2012 SimoTime Enterprises. *
* *
* All rights reserved. Unpublished, all rights reserved under *
* copyright law and international treaty. Use of a copyright *
* notice is precautionary only and does not imply publication *
* or disclosure. *
* *
* Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software *
* for any commercial purpose requires a fee to be paid to *
* SimoTime Enterprises. Once the fee is received by SimoTime *
* the latest version of the software will be delivered and a *
* license will be granted for use within an enterprise, *
* provided the SimoTime copyright notice appear on all copies *
* of the software. The SimoTime name or Logo may not be used *
* in any advertising or publicity pertaining to the use of the *
* software without the written permission of SimoTime *
* Enterprises. *
* *
* Permission to use, copy and modify this software for any *
* non-commercial purpose and without fee is hereby granted, *
* provided the SimoTime copyright notice appear on all copies *
* of the software. The SimoTime name or Logo may not be used *
* in any advertising or publicity pertaining to the use of the *
* software without the written permission of SimoTime *
* Enterprises. *
* *
* SimoTime Enterprises makes no warranty or representations *
* about the suitability of the software for any purpose. It is *
* provided "AS IS" without any expressed or implied warranty, *
* including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness *
* for a particular purpose and non-infringement. SimoTime *
* Enterprises shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, *
* special or consequential damages resulting from the loss of *
* use, data or projects, whether in an action of contract or *
* tort, arising out of or in connection with the use or *
* performance of this software *
* *
* SimoTime Enterprises *
* 15 Carnoustie Drive *
* Novato, CA 94949-5849 *
* 415.883.6565 *
* *
* RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND *
* Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject *
* to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of *
* the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at *
* DFARS 52.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1) and (2) of *
* Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights at 48 *
* CFR 52.227-19, as applicable. Contact SimoTime Enterprises, *
* 15 Carnoustie Drive, Novato, CA 94949-5849. *
* *
*****************************************************************
* This program is provided by SimoTime Enterprises *
* Our e-mail address is: helpdesk@simotime.com *
* Also, visit our Web Site at http://www.simotime.com *
* *
*****************************************************************
*
*****************************************************************
* Source Member: SIMOSUB1.CBL
*****************************************************************
*
* SIMOSUB1 - String replacement of varying lengths.
*
* CALLING PROTOCOL
* ----------------
* Use standard procedure to RUN or ANIMATE.
*
* DESCRIPTION
* -----------
* This program provides an example of how to replace a text
* string with is field with a text string of a different length.
*
* ************
* * CBLREPJ1 *
* ********jcl*
* *
* *
* ************ ************
* * CBLREPC1 *-----* CONSOLE *
* ********cbl* ******dsply*
* *
* *
* ************
* * SIMOSUB1 *
* ********cbl*
*
*****************************************************************
*
* MAINTENANCE
* -----------
* 1987/05/22 Simmons, Created program.
* 1994/04/17 Simmons, Updated for PC.
*
*****************************************************************
*
ENVIRONMENT DIVISION.
DATA DIVISION.
*****************************************************************
WORKING-STORAGE SECTION.
01 I-1 pic 9(5) value 0.
01 I-2 pic 9(5) value 0.
01 SUB-PTR pic 9(5) value 0.
01 SOURCE-SIZE pic 9(5) value 0.
01 TARGET-SIZE pic 9(5) value 0.
*****************************************************************
LINKAGE SECTION.
COPY PASSSUB1.
*****************************************************************
PROCEDURE DIVISION using SUBSTITUTE-PARAMETERS .
if SUB-SEARCH-LENGTH = SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH
move SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE to SUB-BUFFER-TARGET
inspect SUB-BUFFER-TARGET replacing
all SUB-SEARCH-STRING(1:SUB-SEARCH-LENGTH)
by SUB-REPLACE-STRING(1:SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH)
else
perform INSPECT-AND-REPLACE-EXTENDED
end-if
GOBACK.
*****************************************************************
INSPECT-AND-REPLACE-EXTENDED.
add length of SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE to ZERO giving SOURCE-SIZE
add length of SUB-BUFFER-TARGET to ZERO giving TARGET-SIZE
move SPACES to SUB-BUFFER-TARGET
subtract SUB-PTR from SUB-PTR
inspect SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE
tallying SUB-PTR
for CHARACTERS
before initial SUB-SEARCH-STRING(1:SUB-SEARCH-LENGTH)
if SUB-PTR < SOURCE-SIZE - 1
add 1 to SUB-PTR giving I-1
add 1 to SUB-PTR giving I-2
move SPACES to SUB-BUFFER-TARGET
move SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE(1:SUB-PTR) to SUB-BUFFER-TARGET
move SUB-REPLACE-STRING(1:SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH)
to SUB-BUFFER-TARGET(I-2:SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH)
add SUB-SEARCH-LENGTH to I-1
add SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH to I-2
move SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE(I-1:SOURCE-SIZE - I-1)
to SUB-BUFFER-TARGET(I-2:TARGET-SIZE - I-2)
else
move SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE to SUB-BUFFER-TARGET
end-if
exit.
*****************************************************************
* This example is provided by SimoTime Enterprises *
* Our e-mail address is: helpdesk@simotime.com *
* Also, visit our Web Site at http://www.simotime.com *
*****************************************************************
The following is the source listing for the COBOL Copy File (PASSSUB1.CPY) used to call the search and replace routine
*****************************************************************
* Data Structure or Pass Area used for calling SIMOSUB1. *
*****************************************************************
* Copyright (C) 1987-2012 SimoTime Enterprises *
* All Rights Reserved *
*****************************************************************
* Provided by SimoTime Enterprises *
* Our e-mail address is: helpdesk@simotime.com *
* Also, visit our Web Site at http://www.simotime.com *
*****************************************************************
* SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE - This field contains the text with data *
* to be replaced. This field is not *
* modified by the SimoSUB1 routine. *
* SUB-BUFFER-TARGET - This field contains the text with data *
* that will be modified by the SimoSUB1 *
* routine. *
* SUB-SEARCH-STRING - This field contains the text string for *
* the search value. *
* SUB-REPLACE-STRING - This field contains the text string for *
* the replace value. *
* SUB-SEARCH-LENGTH - This field defines the length of the *
* search string. *
* SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH - This field defines the length of the *
* replace value. *
*****************************************************************
01 SUBSTITUTE-PARAMETERS.
05 SUB-BUFFER-SOURCE pic X(1024).
05 SUB-BUFFER-TARGET pic X(1024).
05 SUB-SEARCH-STRING pic X(128).
05 SUB-REPLACE-STRING pic X(128).
05 SUB-SEARCH-LENGTH pic 9(3).
05 SUB-REPLACE-LENGTH pic 9(3).
*** PASSSUB1 - End-of-Copy File - - - - - - - - - - - PASSSUB1 *
*****************************************************************
*
This suite of programs is provided as a COBOL programming example of one of the possible solutions to the problem of searching a data field and replacing a text string within the field with a text string of a different length.
This document may be used as a tutorial for new programmers or as a quick reference for experienced programmers. In the world of programming there are many ways to solve a problem. This document and the links to other documents are intended to provide a choice of alternatives.
Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software, documentation or training material for any purpose requires a fee to be paid to SimoTime Enterprises. Once the fee is received by SimoTime the latest version of the software, documentation or training material will be delivered and a license will be granted for use within an enterprise, provided the SimoTime copyright notice appear on all copies of the software. The SimoTime name or Logo may not be used in any advertising or publicity pertaining to the use of the software without the written permission of SimoTime Enterprises.
SimoTime Enterprises makes no warranty or representations about the suitability of the software, documentation or learning material for any purpose. It is provided "AS IS" without any expressed or implied warranty, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. SimoTime Enterprises shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages resulting from the loss of use, data or projects, whether in an action of contract or tort, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this software, documentation or training material.
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The following links will require an internet connect.
A good place to start is The SimoTime Home Page for access to white papers, program examples and product information.
Download this evaluation package for the Search-and-Replace using a COBOL Program that will describe how to replace a text string in a field with a text string of a different size.
Explore The COBOL Connection in the SimoTime Library for more examples of COBOL programming techniques and sample code.
Explore The File Status Return Codes to interpret the results of accessing VSAM data sets and QSAM files.
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View the document that describes and demonstrates the COPY REPLACING function of the COBOL compiler.
Explore The File Status Return Codes to interpret the results of accessing VSAM data sets and QSAM files.
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