Format for File Names
Upper and Lower Case Considerations

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	Introduction
	The Command File
	Summary
	Software Agreement and Disclaimer
	Downloads and Links
	Current Server or Internet Access
	Internet Access Required
	Glossary of Terms
	Contact or Feedback
	Company Overview

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Introduction

When business processes are shared or moved across multiple systems of varying architectures the management of file naming conventions will need to be addressed.

Platform	File Naming Guidelines (Size and Case Preferences)
Mainframe	Uses upper case letters with digits and some special characters. The length of the physical file name is 44 characters (and possibly 54 characters for PDS Members). The physical file name is mapped to a logical file name using a DD statement in JCL. The length of the DD name is 8 characters.
Windows	Uses upper and lower case letters with digits and some special characters and is not case sensitive. Windows usually limits physical file names to 260 characters. The physical file name must actually be shorter since the complete path (such as C:\directory\filename.txt) is included in this character count.
Linux/UNIX	Uses upper and lower case letters with digits and some special characters and is case sensitive. Usually the maximum length is 255 and this does not include the path.

Upper /Lower Case and Size Considerations for File Names

Since we are moving and/or sharing data files across various systems we try to manage to the least common size for file names. As a guideline we use 54 as a limit for physical file names. As a guideline for a fully qualified file name that includes the path and a possible extension we set the limit to 240 characters. This gives us a few remaining characters to handle possible exceptions. Also, we avoid using embedded space characters in file names.

When moving source members between a Mainframe System and a Linux, UNIX or Windows System we use upper case for the physical file name and lower case for the extension.

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The Command File

The following (FNCASEW1.cmd) is the Windows command file that will run the program that does the case conversion and rename the file if necessary.

@echo OFF
echo *********************************************************************
echo *              FNCASEW1.cmd - a Windows Command File                *
echo *        This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies          *
echo *           (C) Copyright 1987-2016 All Rights Reserved             *
echo *             Web Site URL:   http://www.simotime.com               *
echo *                   e-mail:   helpdesk@simotime.com                 *
echo *********************************************************************
rem  *
rem  * This command will read a file that contains a list of file or
rem  * source member names. The alphabetic case (UPPER or lower) will
rem  * be set for the file name and extension based on a user-defined
rem  * set of parameters.
rem  *
rem  * This procedure calls the following Windows Command Files.
rem  * 1. Env1Base.cmd - this provides a single point for setting commonly
rem  *                   used environment variables.
rem  * 2. SimoNOTE.cmd - this provides a consistent process for displaying
rem  *                   messages to the screen and writing to a journal
rem  *                   or log file.
rem  * *******************************************************************
     setlocal
     call ..\ENV1BASE
     set EXTFH=
     set CmdName=FNCASEW1
     set JobStatus=0000
rem  *
     call SimoNOTE "*******************************************%CmdName%.cmd"
     call SimoNOTE "Starting JobName %CmdName%.cmd"
rem  *
     set FNCASEBEHAVIOR=UL\
     set CASELIST=%BASELIB1%\ADM1\DATA\TXT1\CASELIST.txt
rem  * goto :DEBUG
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory .........COBCPY6
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\CobCpy6
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0010
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory ...........COBOL
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\COBOL
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0020
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory ........COBOLCS1
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\COBOLCS1
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0020
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory ........COBOLSQ1
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\COBOLSQ1
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0020
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory ........COBOLUT1
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\COBOLUT1
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0020
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory ........COBOLUT2
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\COBOLUT2
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0020
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory ........COBOLUT3
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\COBOLUT3
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0020
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory ............DIRS
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\DIRS
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0020
rem  *
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\DIRS\ASC1
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0020
rem  *
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\DIRS\DIR3
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0020
rem  *
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\DIRS\EBC1
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0020
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory .........PARMLIB
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\PARMLIB
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0030
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory .........REXXLIB
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\REXXLIB
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0030
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory .........LOADLIB
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\LOADLIB
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.CMD>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0040
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory ............SYS1
:DEBUG
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\SYS1\CONFIG
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.CFG>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0081
     goto :EOJAOK
pause
rem  *
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\SYS1\JCL
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.JCL>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0082
rem  *
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\SYS1\LOADLIB
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0082
rem  *
rem  * Set case for members in the following directory ........CONVERTS
     set SLIB1=%BASELIB1%\CONVERTS
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.*>%CASELIST%
     run FNCASEC1
     if not "%ERRORLEVEL%" == "0" set JobStatus=0081
rem  *
     if  "%JobStatus%" == "0000" goto :EOJAOK
rem  *
:EOJNOK
     call SimoNOTE "ABENDING JobName %CmdName%.cmd JobStatus %JobStatus%"
     goto EOJEND
:EOJAOK
     call SimoNOTE "Finished JobName %CmdName%.cmd"
:EOJEND
     endlocal
pause

Summary

When business processes are shared or moved across multiple systems of varying architectures the management of file naming conventions will need to be addressed. 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 documentation and software were developed and tested on systems that are configured for a SIMOTIME environment based on the hardware, operating systems, user requirements and security requirements. Therefore, adjustments may be needed to execute the jobs and programs when transferred to a system of a different architecture or configuration.

SIMOTIME Services has experience in moving or sharing data or application processing across a variety of systems. For additional information about SIMOTIME Services or Technologies please contact us using the information in the Contact or Feedback section of this document.

Software Agreement and Disclaimer

Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software, documentation or training material for any purpose requires a fee to be paid to SimoTime Technologies. 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 Technologies.

SimoTime Technologies 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 Technologies 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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This section includes links to documents with additional information that are beyond the scope and purpose of this document. The first group of documents may be available from a local system or via an internet connection, the second group of documents will require an internet connection.

Note: A SimoTime License is required for the items to be made available on a local system or server.

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Company Overview

SimoTime Technologies was founded in 1987 and is a privately owned company. We specialize in the creation and deployment of business applications using new or existing technologies and services. We have a team of individuals that understand the broad range of technologies being used in today's environments. Our customers include small businesses using Internet technologies to corporations using very large mainframe systems.

Quite often, to reach larger markets or provide a higher level of service to existing customers it requires the newer Internet technologies to work in a complementary manner with existing corporate mainframe systems. We specialize in preparing applications and the associated data that are currently residing on a single platform to be distributed across a variety of platforms.

Preparing the application programs will require the transfer of source members that will be compiled and deployed on the target platform. The data will need to be transferred between the systems and may need to be converted and validated at various stages within the process. SimoTime has the technology, services and experience to assist in the application and data management tasks involved with doing business in a multi-system environment.

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