SQL, Sequential Access
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Introduction Version 04.12.01
  CMD Member for Execution with Net Express
  JCL Member for ZOS or Mainframe Express
  The COBOL Demonstration Program
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Introduction
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The technique of retrieving data with SQL one row at a time is referred to as cursor processing. This example will show how to process a data base sequentially by key using cursor processing. In the world of programming there are many ways to solve a problem. This suite of programs is provided as a COBOL programming example of one of the possible solutions.

CMD Member for Execution with Net Express
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The following is the Windows Command file (ITQCP1E1.CMD) that is required to run as a job on a PC using Micro Focus Net Express.

@echo OFF
rem  * *******************************************************************
rem  *                   This program is provided by:                    *
rem  *                    SimoTime Enterprises, LLC                      *
rem  *           (C) Copyright 1987-2006 All Rights Reserved             *
rem  *             Web Site URL:   http://www.simotime.com               *
rem  *                   e-mail:   helpdesk@simotime.com                 *
rem  * *******************************************************************
rem  *
rem  * Text    - COBOL with embedded SQL for Cursor Processing
rem  * Author  - SimoTime Enterprises
rem  * Date    - November 11, 2003
rem  * Version - 04.03.12
rem  *
rem  * This set of programs illustrate the use of embedded SQL in a COBOL
rem  * program that fetches one row at a time from the item data base. A
rem  * sequential file containing one record for each row is created.
rem  *
rem  * This technique provides for the use of a single COBOL source
rem  * program that will run on ZOS, Windows or Unix.
rem  *
rem  * This set of programs will run on a Personal Computer with Windows
rem  * and Micro Focus Net Express or Mainframe Express.
rem  *
rem  *                    ************
rem  *                    * ITQCP1E1 *
rem  *                    ********cmd*
rem  *                         *
rem  *                         *
rem  *   ************     ************     ************
rem  *   * ITEMRDB1 *-----* ITQCP1C1 *-----* ITEMLIST *
rem  *   ********rdb*     ********cbl*     ********dat*
rem  *                         *
rem  *                         *
rem  *                    ************
rem  *                    *   EOJ    *
rem  *                    ************
rem  *
echo *
echo * The SQL Server must be started prior to executing this command.
echo *
     set JobStatus=0000
     set SYSLOG=c:\SimoNXE4\AN01\LOGS\SysLogT1.TXT
     SimoEXEC Note *******************************************************ITQCP1E1
     SimoEXEC Note Starting JobName ITQCP1E1
     set ITEMSEQ1=c:\SimoNXE4\AN01\DataWrk1\ItemSEQ1.DAT
     SimoEXEC EXEC ITQCP1C1
     if errorlevel = 1 set JobStatus=0001
     if not "%JobStatus%" == "0000" goto :EojNOK
:EojAOK
     SimoEXEC Note Finished JobName ITQCP1E1
     goto :End
:EojNOK
     SimoEXEC Note ABENDING JobName ITQCP1E1
     SimoEXEC Note ABENDING Message JobStatus %JobStatus%
     goto :End
:End
     if not "%1" == "nopause" pause
rem  * End-of-Command-File...

JCL Member for ZOS or Mainframe Express
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The following is the mainframe JCL (ITQCP1J1.JCL) that is required to run as a job on the mainframe or as a Mainframe Express project on the PC.

//ITQCP1J1 JOB SIMOTIME,ACCOUNT,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=0,NOTIFY=CSIP1
//* *******************************************************************
//*                   This program is provided by:                    *
//*                    SimoTime Enterprises, LLC                      *
//*           (C) Copyright 1987-2006 All Rights Reserved             *
//*             Web Site URL:   http://www.simotime.com               *
//*                   e-mail:   helpdesk@simotime.com                 *
//* *******************************************************************
//*
//* TEXT   - Execute COBOL program, use CURSOR Processing of a Table.
//* AUTHOR - SimoTime Enterprises
//* DATE   - January 01, 1989
//*
//* This set of programs illustrate the use a COBOL program with
//* embedded SQL syntax. This program will FETCH one row at a time
//* using Cursor Processing.
//*
//* This set of programs will run on a mainframe under ZOS or on
//* a personal computer running Windows and Mainframe Express (MFE)
//* by Micro Focus.
//*
//*                    ************
//*                    * ITQCP1J1 *
//*                    ********jcl*
//*                         *
//*                         *
//*                    ************
//*                    * IKJEFT01 *
//*                    ********dbm*
//*                         *
//*                         *
//*   ************     ************     ************
//*   * ITEMRDB1 *-----* ITQCP1C1 *-----* ITEMLIST *
//*   ********ksd*     ********cbl*     ************
//*                         *
//*                         *
//*                    ************
//*                    *   EOJ    *
//*                    ************
//*
//* *******************************************************************
//* Step   1 of 1  This is a single step job.
//*
//STEP01   EXEC PGM=IKJEFT01
//SYSPRINT DD  SYSOUT=*
//SYSTSPRT DD  SYSOUT=*
//SYSOUT   DD  SYSOUT=*
//SYSTSIN  DD  *
  DSN SYSTEM (DSN)
      RUN PROG (ITQCP1C1)
  END
//

The COBOL Demonstration Program
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The following (ITQCP1C1.CBL) is a sample of the COBOL demonstration program that processes a table one row at a time. The program uses the SQL FETCH statement to sequentially access the rows in the table.

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       PROGRAM-ID.    ITQCP1C1.
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       ENVIRONMENT DIVISION.
       DATA DIVISION.
       WORKING-STORAGE SECTION.
      *****************************************************************
      *    Data-structure for Title and Copyright...
      *    ------------------------------------------------------------
       01  SIM-TITLE.
           05  T1 pic X(11) value '* ITQCP1C1 '.
           05  T2 pic X(34) value 'Cursor Processing, Item Data Base '.
           05  T3 pic X(10) value ' v04.11.24'.
           05  T4 pic X(24) value ' http://www.simotime.com'.
       01  SIM-COPYRIGHT.
           05  C1 pic X(11) value '* ITQCP1C1 '.
           05  C2 pic X(20) value 'Copyright 1987-2006 '.
           05  C3 pic X(28) value '  SimoTime Enterprises, LLC '.
           05  C4 pic X(20) value ' All Rights Reserved'.

       01  SIM-THANKS-01.
           05  C1 pic X(11) value '* ITQCP1C1 '.
           05  C2 pic X(32) value 'Thank you for using this sample '.
           05  C3 pic X(32) value 'by SimoTime Enterprises, LLC    '.
           05  C4 pic X(04) value '    '.

       01  SIM-THANKS-02.
           05  C1 pic X(11) value '* ITQCP1C1 '.
           05  C2 pic X(32) value 'Please send comments or suggesti'.
           05  C3 pic X(32) value 'ons to helpdesk@simotime.com    '.
           05  C4 pic X(04) value '    '.

      *****************************************************************
      *    Buffer used for posting messages to the console.
      *    ------------------------------------------------------------
       01  MESSAGE-BUFFER.
           05  MESSAGE-HEADER      pic X(11)   value '* ITQCP1C1 '.
           05  MESSAGE-TEXT        pic X(245).

       01  DISPLAY-LINE-01.
           05  filler              pic X(8)    value 'Item #: '.
           05  DISPLAY-NUMBER      pic X(12)   value SPACES.
           05  filler              pic x(3)    value ' - '.
           05  DISPLAY-DESCRIPTION pic X(48)   value SPACES.

       01  ITEMRDB1-EOF                pic X      value 'N'.

      *****************************************************************
           EXEC SQL BEGIN DECLARE SECTION END-EXEC.
           EXEC SQL
                INCLUDE ITEMCQ01
           END-EXEC.

           EXEC SQL DECLARE ITEMRDB1Cursor Cursor for
                    SELECT ITQ1_NUMBER,
                           ITQ1_DESCRIPTION
                    FROM ITEMRDB1
           END-EXEC

           EXEC SQL INCLUDE
                SQLCA
           END-EXEC.

      *****************************************************************
       PROCEDURE DIVISION.

           perform Z-POST-COPYRIGHT

           perform ITEMRDB1-OPEN-CURSOR

           perform until ITEMRDB1-EOF not = 'N'
               perform ITEMRDB1-FETCH
               if  ITEMRDB1-EOF = 'N'
                   move ITQ1-NUMBER to DISPLAY-NUMBER
                   move ITQ1-DESCRIPTION to DISPLAY-DESCRIPTION
                   move DISPLAY-LINE-01 to MESSAGE-TEXT
                   perform Z-POST-MESSAGE
               end-if
           end-perform

           perform ITEMRDB1-CLOSE-CURSOR

           perform Z-THANK-YOU.

           GOBACK.

      *****************************************************************
       ITEMRDB1-OPEN-CURSOR.
           EXEC SQL OPEN ITEMRDB1Cursor END-EXEC

           evaluate SQLCODE
             when 0 move 0 to RETURN-CODE
             when +100
               move 'Y' to ITEMRDB1-EOF
               display '* Finished: End-of-File' upon console
             when OTHER
               move 'A' to ITEMRDB1-EOF
               add 16 to ZERO giving RETURN-CODE
               display '* ABENDING: '
                       SQLCODE
                       ' Error OPEN ITEMRDB1Cursor'
                       upon console
               perform Z-POST-SQL-MESSAGE
           end-evaluate
           exit.
      *---------------------------------------------------------------*
       ITEMRDB1-FETCH.
           EXEC SQL FETCH ITEMRDB1Cursor
                INTO :ITQ1-NUMBER,
                     :ITQ1-DESCRIPTION
           END-EXEC
           evaluate SQLCODE
             when 0 move 0 to RETURN-CODE
             when +100
               move 'Y' to ITEMRDB1-EOF
               display '* Finished: End-of-File' upon console
             when OTHER
               move 'A' to ITEMRDB1-EOF
               add 16 to ZERO giving RETURN-CODE
               display '* ABENDING: I/O Error' upon console
           end-evaluate
           exit.
      *---------------------------------------------------------------*
       ITEMRDB1-CLOSE-CURSOR.
           EXEC SQL CLOSE ITEMRDB1Cursor END-EXEC
           exit.

      *****************************************************************
      * The following Z-Routines perform administrative tasks         *
      * for this program.                                             *
      *****************************************************************
       Z-POST-COPYRIGHT.
           display SIM-TITLE     upon console
           display SIM-COPYRIGHT upon console
           exit.

      *****************************************************************
       Z-POST-MESSAGE.
           if  MESSAGE-BUFFER(81:176) = SPACES
               display MESSAGE-BUFFER(1:80) upon console
           else
               display MESSAGE-BUFFER upon console
           end-if
           move SPACES to MESSAGE-TEXT
           exit.

      *****************************************************************
       Z-POST-SQL-MESSAGE.
           move 'ABENDING: ' to MESSAGE-TEXT
           if  SQLERRML > 0
           and SQLERRML < 71
               move SQLERRMC(1:SQLERRML) to MESSAGE-TEXT(11:SQLERRML)
           else
               move SQLERRMC(1:SQLERRML) to MESSAGE-TEXT(11:70)
           end-if
           perform Z-POST-MESSAGE
           exit.

      *****************************************************************
       Z-THANK-YOU.
           display SIM-THANKS-01 upon console
           display SIM-THANKS-02 upon console
           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       *
      *****************************************************************

Summary
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The purpose of this program is to provide examples using embedded SQL in a COBOL program to create, manipulate and delete relational data bases.

Software Agreement and Disclaimer
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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, modify and distribute this software for a 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 express 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.

Downloads and Links to Similar Pages
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You may download this example at http://www.simotime.com/sim4dzip.htm#ZipsforSQL or view the complete list of SimoTime Examples at http://www.simotime.com/sim4dzip.htm.

Note: You must be attached to the Internet to download a Z-Pack or view the list.

Check out  The SQL Connection  for more examples of mainframe Relational Data Base management and accessing techniques with sample code.

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The example for Update Table Information uses embedded SQL in a COBOL program to update data in an existing row or insert data into a new row using a unique primary key.

The example for Delete a Table uses embedded SQL in a COBOL program to delete a data base for the item information.

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About SimoTime Enterprises, LLC
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Founded in 1987, SimoTime Enterprises is a privately owned, Limited Liability Corporation located in Novato, California. 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. This includes the smallest thin client using the Internet and the very large mainframe systems. There is more to making the Internet work for your company's business than just having a nice looking WEB site. It is about combining the latest technologies and existing technologies with practical business experience. It's about the business of doing business and looking good in the process. 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. Whether you want to use the Internet to expand into new market segments or as a delivery vehicle for existing business functions simply give us a call or check the web site at http://www.simotime.com


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