RE: Help with converting Mainframe file on iSeries -- MIDRANGE-L

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Jon, et al, they could always to a cpyf tofile(*print) outfmt(*hex) and
see where the field barriers and types fall...  Also, look at the hex
format of a dsppfm for field positioning and data typing - IFF you know
how to interpret what you're reading...:)  And this late in the day, I'm
not sure I know baudot from morse code! :)

Don in DC

Neal,

I suggest you either mail me the COBOL definition (or post it here) and
we'll translate it for you.

Currently you are translating "COMP" as meaning packed - which while it
would be true for COBOL/400 is not true for mainframe COBOL.  In mainframe
COBOL COMP means binary!  COMP is a short form in ANSI COBOL for whatever
the compiler implementer determines is the most efficient format.  It
therefore varies from platform to platform.

Jon Paris
Partner400

www.Partner400.com


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