Application Build Programs and Control Files

Introduction

When migrating an application from a Mainframe System to a Linux, UNIX or Windows System running Micro Focus Server it is necessary to setup a process to transfer and compile new executable members for the target environment. This document will focus on this process and the tasks required.

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Overview, Scripts & Procedures

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Build Scripts and Procedures (Linux)

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compile PROGNAME.int

compile all anim list

IMS Functions

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PSB Generations (Windows)

The following member (PSBGENE1.cmd) is the Windows Command File that is used as a model for doing the IMS PSB Generations.

@echo OFF
rem  * *******************************************************************
rem  *               PSDGENE1.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  * This procedure calls the following Windows Command Files.
rem  * 1. Env1Base.CMD - provides a single point for setting commonly
rem  *                   used environment variables.
rem  * 2. SimoNOTE.CMD - provides a consistent process for displaying
rem  *                   messages to the screen and writing to a journal
rem  *                   or log file.
rem  * ************************************************************************
     call ..\Env1Base
     set CmdName=PSBGENE1
rem  *
     call SimoNOTE "***********************************************%CmdName%.CMD"
     call SimoNOTE "Starting JobName %CmdName%.CMD"
rem  *
rem  * Set the environment variable to use the MiFoAscIBMcomp.DIR directives file
rem  * as the default.
     set zDIRS=%BaseLib1%\DIRS\MiFoAscIBMcomp.DIR
rem  *
rem  * Read the file containing a list of program names and pass the contents
rem  * of each record to the command file that does the actual compile.
rem  * Each record in the file contains an eight character program name.
     set SLIB1=%BASEAPP%\IMSLIB\PSB
     set TLIB1=%BASEAPP%\HOLD\IMSA
     set MemberList=MemberList.TXT
     dir /on /b %SLIB1%\*.PSB>%MemberList%
     for /F "eol=; tokens=1,2* delims=." %%i in (%MemberList%) do mfims PSBgen %SLIB1%\cusmasps.psb nocls verify echo(errend,0,50)
rem  *
     call SimoNOTE "Finished JobName %CmdName%.CMD"
     if not "%SimoGENS%" == "BATCH" pause

COBOL Compile

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COBOL Compile Scripts (Linux)

For the POC effort and the Linux environment we created a file called all.txt that contained a list of all the Cobol programs.

compile all anim list

Note:  The preceding should compile all the programs in “all.txt” with anim support and create listing files.

Compiler Directives

This section will focus on the various compile options or directives that are used when the COBOL source members are compiled into executable programs.

Directive Files for Windows

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Batch Programs w/o SQL

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DIALECT"ENTCOBOL"
CHARSET"ASCII"
ASSIGN"EXTERNAL"
IDXFORMAT"8"
IBMCOMP
NOTRUNC
HOSTNUMMOVE
HOSTNUMCOMPARE
NOSIGNFIXUP
HOSTARITHMETIC
NOHOSTFD
CHECKNUM
ANIM
COBIDY
NOOPTIONAL-FILE
outdd"SYSOUT 121 L"
SHARE-OUTDD
DATE
TIME
DATAMAP
settings
list()
noform

Batch Programs with SQL

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DIALECT"ENTCOBOL"
CHARSET"ASCII"
SQL(DBMAN=ODBC, autocommit)
SQL(ALLOWNULLCHAR)
SQL(DB=CUSTACC1)
SQL(PASS)
SQL(INIT=PROT)
SQL(THREAD=ISOLATE)
SQL(TARGETDB=DB2)
SQL(BEHAVIOR=MAINFRAME)
SQL(USECURLIB=YES)
WARNING"1"
ASSIGN"EXTERNAL"
IDXFORMAT"8"
IBMCOMP
NOTRUNC
HOSTNUMMOVE
HOSTNUMCOMPARE
NOSIGNFIXUP
HOSTARITHMETIC
CHECKNUM
NOOPTIONAL-FILE
NOHOSTFD
NOQUERY
COBIDY
ANIM
outdd"SYSOUT 121 L"
SHARE-OUTDD
DATAMAP
SETTING"COL3"
list()
noform

Directive Files for Linux

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DEFAULT.dir

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SQL.dir

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Exceptions

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Source Code Changes

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Summary

When migrating an application from a Mainframe System to a Linux, UNIX or Windows System running Micro Focus Server it is necessary to setup a process to transfer and compile new executable members for the target environment. This document will focus on this process and the tasks required. 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.

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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.

Downloads and Links

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.

Current Server or Internet Access

The following links may be to the current server or to the Internet.

Note: The latest versions of the SimoTime Documents and Program Suites are available on the Internet and may be accessed using the icon. If a user has a SimoTime Enterprise License the Documents and Program Suites may be available on a local server and accessed using the icon.

    Explore The ASCII and EBCDIC Translation Tables. These tables are provided for individuals that need to better understand the bit structures and differences of the encoding formats.

    Explore The File Status Return Codes that are used to interpret the results of accessing VSAM data sets and/or QSAM files.

Internet Access Required

The following links will require an internet connect.

Explore The Micro Focus Web Site for more information about products (including Micro Focus COBOL) and services available from Micro Focus. This link requires an Internet Connection.

Glossary of Terms

    Explore the Glossary of Terms for a list of terms and definitions used in this suite of documents and white papers.

Contact or Feedback

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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.

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