Re: Backround processor - file access methods question

Patrick,

Excuse me for taking a week in getting back to you - priorities are
constantly changed.

I was able to try the suggestion and it does look as if it is
functioning, however, the document mentions that 'ILE COBOL cannot
directly inport... Errno variable...'.  And it is suggested that a C
module should be used to obtain the error number/description.  We do not
have the c compliler - what do hard core COBOL shops do for error
handling?  Is there a way to get the error number/description in COBOL
or CL - without having to purchase another compiler?  Where do the error
numbers and messages reside?

Thanks so much for your help.  I did do a lot of digging and since it
fell under the 'UNIX-type API's' heading - I had not previously given it
to much credit since we are not a UNIX shop.  But that was what I
needed.

Thanks again,

Adrienne McConnon
(in snowy NJ)

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date: Mon, 6 Feb 2006 22:34:40 -0500
from: Patrick Archibald <patrick.archibald@xxxxxxxxx>
subject: Re: [COBOL400-L] Backround processor - file access methods
        question

Adrienne,

If you are looking for a COBOL example of reading and writing to stream
files try the link below. The COBOL example is sandwiched between the C
and RPG examples.

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/iseries/v5r3/index.jsp?topic=/a
pis/Unixapiex.htm

Thanx, PLA


On 2/6/06, Adrienne McConnon <Adrienne.McConnon@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am trying to convert an HP 3000 COBOL program to the iSeries.  The 
> program is run in the backround continuously and is designed to never 
> abort.  All files are accessed via HP intrinsics using the file number

> and are not defined in the in the file section.  Does anybody have any

> idea on the best way to accomplish this on the iSeries?  From what I 
> have found - the Open File API sounds like it will do what I want - 
> but I have not found any COBOL examples of its usage.  The code 
> example in the book looks like it may be c++.  I am thinking that I 
> will need to call the c++ program from within my COBOL program and 
> then check the disposition of the file within my COBOL program, but I 
> am not sure, and asking you iSeries COBOL experts for advice.
>
> Thanks and have a great day!
>
> Adrienne McConnon
> Vercuity Solutions
> Parsippany, New Jersey, USA
>
>
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