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Introduction
This suite of programs provides an example of how a mainframe COBOL program can call a Mainframe Assembler program that is a composite link of multiple Assembler members. The Assembler program does a load of a non-executable member that is a data table. The contents of the table are displayed to the console using a Write-To-Operator (WTO). The assembler programs are written in IBM Mainframe Assembler, they will compile using Assembler/H or HLASM. A JCL member is provided to run the job as an MVS batch job on an IBM mainframe or as a project with Micro Focus Mainframe Express (MFE) running on a PC with Windows.
This program may serve as a tutorial for programmers that are new to 370 Assembler and as a reference for experienced programmers.
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This suite of programs originally executed on an IBM Mainframe System.
JCL Member
The following ASMMIXJ1.jcl is the JCL Member that used to run the job.
//ASMMIXJ1 JOB SIMOTIME,ACCOUNT,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=0,NOTIFY=CSIP1 //* ******************************************************************* //* ASMMIXJ1.JCL - a JCL Member for Batch Job Processing * //* This JCL Member is provided by SimoTime Technologies * //* (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved * //* Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com * //* e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com * //* ******************************************************************* //* //* Text - COBOL calls ASSEMBLER that is created with composite link //* Author - SimoTime Technologies //* Date - January 01, 1989 //* //* This set of programs illustrate the use a COBOL program that calls //* an Assembler routine that is a composite link of multiple assembler //* programs. //* //* The DD statement for SYSOUT is required by this example. The //* COBOL program may be compiled using the SYSOUT directive. However, //* without the DD statement for SYSOUT an RTS173 or RTS227 may occur. //* //* This set of programs will run on a mainframe under MVS or on //* a Personal Computer running Windows and Mainframe Express by //* Micro Focus. //* //* ************ //* * ASMMIXJ1 * //* ********jcl* //* * //* * //* ************ ************ //* * ASMMIXC1 *-----* DISPLAY * //* ********cbl* ************ //* * * //* * * ************ ************ //* * *-CALL--* ASMMIXA1 *-----* WTO * //* * ********mlc* ************ //* * * //* * * ************ ************ //* * *---VCON----* ASMMIXA6 *-----* WTO * //* * * ********mlc* ************ //* * * //* * * ************ ************ //* * *---LOAD----* ASMMIXA8 *-----* WTO * //* * ********mlc* ************ //* * //* ************ //* * EOJ * //* ************ //* //* ******************************************************************* //* Step 1 of 1, This is a single step job. //* //ASMMIXS1 EXEC PGM=ASMMIXC1 //STEPLIB DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.LOADLIB1,DISP=SHR //SYSOUT DD SYSOUT=* //*
Expected Result from Job Execution
SYSOUT from COBOL Program
The following is the expected result that is posted to SYSOUT by the mainline COBOL program that calls the Assembler program.
* ASMMIXC1 Call Assembler with Composite Link v08.06.05 http://www.simotime.com * ASMMIXC1 Copyright 1987-2012 --- SimoTime Enterprises --- All Rights Reserved * ASMMIXC1 Thank you for using this software provided from SimoTime Enterprises * ASMMIXC1 Please send all inquires or suggestions to the helpdesk@simotime.com
Console Output from Assembler Programs
The following is the expected result that is posted to the JES Spool by the mainline Assembler programs. In addition to the standard JES output it contains the information posted by the Assembler programs using the Write-To-Operator (WTO).
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
*-*-* Micro Focus ESJCL EBCDIC JES2 Version ED20.00.00_012 *-*-*
*-*-* Copyright (C) 1997-2012 Micro Focus. All rights reserved. *-*-*
*-*-* Job: 03706 Name: ASMMIXJ1 User: mfuser Date: 07/26/12 Time: 16:22:11 *-*-*
*-*-* File: $TXRFDIR/T000000032.T *-*-*
*-*-* DSN: *-*-*
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*
1 //ASMMIXJ1 JOB SIMOTIME,ACCOUNT,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=0,NOTIFY=CSIP1
2 //* *******************************************************************
3 //* This program is provided by: SimoTime Enterprises *
4 //* (C) Copyright 1987-2012 All Rights Reserved *
5 //* Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com *
6 //* e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com *
7 //* *******************************************************************
8 //*
9 //* Text - COBOL calls ASSEMBLER that is created with composite link
10 //* Author - SimoTime Enterprises
11 //* Date - January 01, 1989
12 //*
13 //* This set of programs illustrate the use a COBOL program that calls
14 //* an Assembler routine that is a composite link of multiple assembler
15 //* programs.
16 //*
17 //* The DD statement for SYSOUT is required by this example. The
18 //* COBOL program may be compiled using the SYSOUT directive. However,
19 //* without the DD statement for SYSOUT an RTS173 or RTS227 may occur.
20 //*
21 //* This set of programs will run on a mainframe under MVS or on
22 //* a Personal Computer running Windows and Mainframe Express by
23 //* Micro Focus.
24 //*
25 //* ************
26 //* * ASMMIXJ1 *
27 //* ********jcl*
28 //* *
29 //* *
30 //* ************ ************
31 //* * ASMMIXC1 *-----* DISPLAY *
32 //* ********cbl* ************
33 //* * *
34 //* * * ************ ************
35 //* * *-CALL--* ASMMIXA1 *-----* WTO *
36 //* * ********mlc* ************
37 //* * *
38 //* * * ************ ************
39 //* * *---VCON----* ASMMIXA6 *-----* WTO *
40 //* * * ********mlc* ************
41 //* * *
42 //* * * ************ ************
43 //* * *---LOAD----* ASMMIXA8 *-----* WTO *
44 //* * ********mlc* ************
45 //* *
46 //* ************
47 //* * EOJ *
48 //* ************
49 //*
50 //* *******************************************************************
51 //* Step 1 of 1 This is a single step job.
52 //*
53 //ASMMIXS1 EXEC PGM=ASMMIXC1
54 //STEPLIB DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.LOADLIB1,DISP=SHR
55 //SYSOUT DD SYSOUT=*
56 //*
**** JCLCM0180I Job ready for execution.
**** Execution on Server SIMOBATE Process 4444
16:22:11 JCLCM0188I JOB STARTED
16:22:11 JCLCM0190I STEP STARTED ASMMIXS1
16:22:11 JCLCM0199I Program ASMMIXC1 is COBOL VSC2 ASCII Big-Endian NOAMODE.
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 is starting, example of a Composite LINK
*MSG * ASMMIXA6 is starting, example of VCON BASR combo.
*MSG * ASMMIXA6 is complete, example of VCON BASR combo.
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 is complete, example of a Composite LINK
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 load ASMMIXA8, a non-executable member
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 001
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 002
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 003
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 004
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 005
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 006
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 007
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 008
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 009
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 010
*MSG * ASMMIXA1 is complete, normal End of Job
SIMOTIME.DEMO.LOADLIB1 STEPLIB
DEFERRED
MFE2012.S0726.S162211.J03706.D00001.SYSOUT SYSOUT
C:\SIMOSAM1\DEVL\DATA\SPOOL\MFE2*162211.J03706.D00001.SYSOUT.DAT SPOOLED
---> 16:22:15 JCLCM0191I STEP ENDED ASMMIXS1 - COND CODE 0000
---> 16:22:15 JCLCM0182I JOB ENDED - COND CODE 0000
Prepare
WIP1
Prepare, WIP2
WIP2
Technical Details
This section provides additional details about the programs and control files that are used in this suite of programs.
The COBOL Program
The following ASMMIXC1.cbl is the source code for the COBOL program.
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* Source Member: ASMMIXC1.CBL
* Copy Files: PASSBITS.CPY
* Calls/Load: ASMMIXA1, ASMMIXA6, ASMMIXA8
*****************************************************************
*
* ASMMIXC1 - Call ASMMIXA1 to convert between bits and bytes.
*
* CALLING PROTOCOL
* ----------------
* Use standard procedure to RUN or ANIMATE.
*
* DESCRIPTION
* -----------
* This program will call a COBOL routine to access a
* routine to convert between bits and bytes.
*
* ************
* * ASMMIXJ1 *
* ********jcl*
* *
* *
* ************ ************
* * ASMMIXC1 *----* DISPLAY *
* ********cbl* ************
* * *
* * * ************ ************
* * *-CALL-* ASMMIXA1 *----* WTO *
* * ********mlc* ************
* * *
* * * ************ ************
* * *---VCON---* ASMMIXA6 *---* WTO *
* * * ********mlc* ************
* * *
* * * ************ ************
* * *---LOAD---* ASMMIXA8 *---* WTO *
* * ********mlc* ************
* *
* ************
* * EOJ *
* ************
*
* This program calls ASMMIXA1.
*
* ASMMIXA1 calls ASMMIXA6 and loads ASMMIXA8.
*
*****************************************************************
*
* MAINTENANCE
* -----------
* 1989/02/27 Simmons, Created program.
* 1997/03/17 Simmons, Migrate to Micro Focus MFE.
*
*****************************************************************
*
ENVIRONMENT DIVISION.
DATA DIVISION.
WORKING-STORAGE SECTION.
*****************************************************************
* Data-structure for Title and Copyright...
* ------------------------------------------------------------
01 SIM-TITLE.
05 T1 pic X(11) value '* ASMMIXC1 '.
05 T2 pic X(34) value 'Call Assembler with Composite Link'.
05 T3 pic X(10) value ' v08.06.05'.
05 T4 pic X(24) value ' http://www.simotime.com'.
01 SIM-COPYRIGHT.
05 C1 pic X(11) value '* ASMMIXC1 '.
05 C2 pic X(20) value 'Copyright 1987-2019 '.
05 C3 pic X(28) value ' SimoTime Technologies '.
05 C4 pic X(20) value ' All Rights Reserved'.
01 SIM-THANKS-01.
05 C1 pic X(11) value '* ASMMIXC1 '.
05 C2 pic X(32) value 'Thank you for using this program'.
05 C3 pic X(32) value ' provided from SimoTime Technolo'.
05 C4 pic X(04) value 'gies'.
01 SIM-THANKS-02.
05 C1 pic X(11) value '* ASMMIXC1 '.
05 C2 pic X(32) value 'Please send all inquires or sugg'.
05 C3 pic X(32) value 'estions to the helpdesk@simotime'.
05 C4 pic X(04) value '.com'.
*****************************************************************
* Buffer used for posting messages to the console.
* ------------------------------------------------------------
01 MESSAGE-BUFFER.
05 MESSAGE-HEADER pic X(11) value '* ASMMIXC1 '.
05 MESSAGE-TEXT pic X(68).
*****************************************************************
PROCEDURE DIVISION.
perform Z-POST-COPYRIGHT
call 'ASMMIXA1'
perform Z-THANK-YOU.
move ZERO to RETURN-CODE
GOBACK.
*****************************************************************
* The following Z-Routines perform administrative tasks *
* for this program. *
*****************************************************************
*****************************************************************
Z-POST-COPYRIGHT.
display SIM-TITLE
display SIM-COPYRIGHT
exit.
*****************************************************************
Z-POST-MESSAGE.
display MESSAGE-BUFFER
move SPACES to MESSAGE-TEXT
exit.
*****************************************************************
Z-THANK-YOU.
display SIM-THANKS-01
display SIM-THANKS-02
exit.
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Assembler Source Code
The following three sub-section items provide additional details about the Assembler programs that are used in this suite of programs.
Primary Program
The following ASMMIXA1.mlc is the source code for the primary Assembler program.
ASMMIXA1 CSECT
***********************************************************************
* ASMMIXA1.MLC - This is an HLASM Program *
* Provided by SimoTime Technologies *
* (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved *
* Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com *
* e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com *
***********************************************************************
* *
* Created: 1987/06/01, Simmons *
* Changed: 1992/03/17, Simmons, port to Micro Focus Assembler *
* *
***********************************************************************
* *
* This program will run on an IBM Mainframe using MVS or a PC using *
* Micro Focus Mainframe Express, version 3.0 or later (MFE) with *
* the Assembler Option. *
* *
* Using the Micro Focus Animation You can immediately see the results *
* of each instruction execution. This is a very effective way to *
* become familiar with how these techniques work. *
* *
***********************************************************************
*
R0 EQU 0
R1 EQU 1
R2 EQU 2
R3 EQU 3
R4 EQU 4
R5 EQU 5
R6 EQU 6
R7 EQU 7
R8 EQU 8
R9 EQU 9
R10 EQU 10
R11 EQU 11
R12 EQU 12
R13 EQU 13
R14 EQU 14
R15 EQU 15
*
* ------------------------------------------------------------------- *
SAVE (14,12)
BALR 12,0
USING *,12
ST R13,SAVREG13
*
WTO '* ASMMIXA1 is starting, example of a Composite LINK'
*
L R15,ASMMIXV6 * Get addr of entry for ASMMIXA6
LA R13,SAVEAREA * Set up new save area
BASR R14,R15 * Branch to ASMMIXA6
*
WTO '* ASMMIXA1 is complete, example of a Composite LINK'
*
*---------------------------------------------------------------------*
* The following routine is an example of loading a non-executable
* member containing table data.
* The load address of the member is returned in register zero.
*
WTO '* ASMMIXA1 load ASMMIXA8, a non-executable member '
LOAD EP=ASMMIXA8
LTR R15,R15
BNZ LOADFAIL
* The member is now loaded, the following will prepare the table data
* for processing.
LR R5,R0 * REG-5 for Table Pointer ADDR
L R2,0(,R5) * REG-2 for Number of Elements
L R3,4(,R5) * REG-3 for Length of Element
LA R5,8(,R5) * Increment REG-5 by 8
MVI WTOTEXT,X'40' * Move a space to 1st position
MVC WTOTEXT+1(64),WTOTEXT * Propagate space through field
* The following will perform a processing loop and display all the
* table elements on the console.
BCTLOOP EQU *
MVC WTOTEXT(32),0(R5) * Move table entry to WTO Buffer
WTO MF=(E,WTOBLOCK)
LA R5,32(R5) * Incr to next table entry
BCT R2,BCTLOOP * Loop until REG-2 goes to ZERO
*
*---------------------------------------------------------------------*
EOJAOK EQU *
WTO '* ASMMIXA1 is complete, normal End of Job '
L R13,SAVREG13
RETURN (14,12),RC=0
*
ASMMIXV6 DC V(ASMMIXA6)
*
* ------------------------------------------------------------------- *
* ABENDing, return to the calling program with a non-ZERO Return Code.
*
EORNOK EQU *
LA R15,16 * Set return code to 16 or x'10'
RETURN (14,12),RC=(15)
*
***********************************************************************
* ABENDING WITH RETURN-CODE OF 4 *
* RETURN to the CALLING PROGRAM OR OPERATING SYSTEM *
*
LOADFAIL EQU *
WTO '* ASMASMA2 is abending...Load Failure...RC=0004'
L R13,SAVREG13
RETURN (14,12),RC=8
*
***********************************************************************
* Define Constants and EQUates *
*
* The following is a user-coded WTO buffer.
*
DS 0H * INSURE HALF-WORD ALIGNMENT
WTOBLOCK EQU *
DC H'80' * For WTO, length of WTO buffer...
DC H'0' should be binary zeroes...
DC CL11'* ASMMIXA1 '
WTOTEXT DC CL65'WTO with user-coded buffer...'
DS 0F * Force alignment
*
SAVEAREA EQU *
DC F(0)
DC F(0)
SAVREG13 DC F(0)
DC 15F(0) * Used by SAVE/RETURN functions
*
END
Secondary Program
The following ASMMIXA6.mlc is the source code for the secondary Assembler program that is compiled as an object member and then linked into a single executable member with the primary Assembler program.
ASMMIXA6 CSECT
***********************************************************************
* ASMMIXA6.MLC - This is an HLASM Program *
* Provided by SimoTime Technologies *
* (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved *
* Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com *
* e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com *
***********************************************************************
* *
* Created: 1993/06/01, Simmons *
* Changed: 1993/06/01, Simmons, no changes to date... *
* *
***********************************************************************
* *
* This program will run on an IBM Mainframe using MVS or a PC using *
* Micro Focus Mainframe Express, version 2.5 or later (MFE) with *
* the Assembler Option. *
* *
* Using the Micro Focus Animation you can immediately see the results *
* of each instruction execution. This is a very effective way to *
* become familiar with how these techniques work. *
* *
***********************************************************************
SAVE (14,12)
BALR 12,0 PREPARE A BASE REGISTER
USING *,12 ESTABLISH BASE REGISTER
*
WTO '* ASMMIXA6 is starting, example of VCON BASR combo.'
*
*---------------------------------------------------------------------*
EOJAOK EQU *
WTO '* ASMMIXA6 is complete, example of VCON BASR combo.'
RETURN (14,12),RC=0
*
***********************************************************************
* ABENDING WITH RETURN-CODE OF 8 *
* RETURN to the CALLING PROGRAM OR OPERATING SYSTEM *
*
ABEND08 EQU *
WTO '* ASMMIXA6 is ABENDING...RC=0008'
RETURN (14,12),RC=8
*
***********************************************************************
* Define Constants and EQUates *
*
DS 0F * Force alignment
*
SAVEAREA EQU *
DC F(0)
DC F(0)
SAVREG13 DC F(0)
DC 15F(0) * Used by SAVE/RETURN functions
*
* Register EQUates
*
R0 EQU 0
R1 EQU 1
R2 EQU 2
R3 EQU 3
R4 EQU 4
R5 EQU 5
R6 EQU 6
R7 EQU 7
R8 EQU 8
R9 EQU 9
R10 EQU 10
R11 EQU 11
R12 EQU 12
R13 EQU 13
R14 EQU 14
R15 EQU 15
**
END
Non-Executable Load Member
The following ASMMIXA8.mlc is the source code for the non-executable Assembler member. This is a data table that is loaded into memory by the primary Assembler program.
ASMMIXA8 CSECT
***********************************************************************
* ASMMIXA8.MLC - This is an HLASM Program *
* Provided by SimoTime Technologies *
* (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved *
* Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com *
* e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com *
***********************************************************************
DC AL4(10)
DC AL4(32)
DC CL32'ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 001 '
DC CL32'ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 002 '
DC CL32'ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 003 '
DC CL32'ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 004 '
DC CL32'ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 005 '
DC CL32'ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 006 '
DC CL32'ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 007 '
DC CL32'ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 008 '
DC CL32'ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 009 '
DC CL32'ASMMIXA8, Table Entry 010 '
END
Control File for a Composite Link
The following ASMMIXA1.lin is the control file (or Link Deck) that is used for the composite link of ASMMIXA1 and ASMMIXA6 into a single executable member.
INCLUDE SYSLIB(ASMMIXA1) INCLUDE SYSLIB(ASMMIXA6) ENTRY ASMMIXA1 NAME ASMMIXA1(R)
Summary
This suite of programs provides an example of how a mainframe COBOL program can call a Mainframe Assembler program that is a composite link of multiple Assembler members. The Assembler program does a load of a non-executable member that is a data table. This document may be used to assist as a tutorial for new programmers or as a quick reference for experienced programmers.
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| 2. | Our telephone numbers are as follows. |
| 2.1. | 1 415 763-9430 office-helpdesk |
| 2.2. | 1 415 827-7045 mobile |
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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
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