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Introduction
The SIMOGENS Library is a directory and sub-directory structure that provides a separate place for analyst, technical administrators, testing groups and support individuals to generate programs that will be used to convert, verify or review the content and properties of non-relational data structures such as traditional data files or VSAM Data Sets.
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Diagram, a Directory Structure
The following diagram shows the model sub-directory structure for the SIMOGENS directory. The SIMOGENS directory is typically a sub-directory under a directory structure for a Development, Production or Test environment. Update or change capability to the SIMOGENS directory structure and content may be limited to system and support individuals.
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| Note-1: The COGITATE directory is used as a working library for generating documentation and programs that accumulate summary totals or provide Hex-Dump information. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Note-2: The COMPARES directory is used as a working library for generating programs that will compare two data files or VSAM Data Sets. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Note-3: The CONVERTS directory is used as a working library for generating programs that will do a File Format or Record Content conversion. |
| The Directory Structure for the SIMOGENS Library (or Directory) |
Directory & sub-Directories
This section provides additional detail about the SIMOGENS Library and some of the data management functions available. The base directory contains three (3) sub-directories.
SIMOGENS\COGITATE Directory
The word "COGITATE" may be defined as "To take careful thought or think carefully about". The COGITATE sub-directory provides functionality that will require a little extra thought and effort. This functionality is complimentary to the Compare and Convert functions.
This is the working directory for creating documentation for record structures, generating programs to provide hex-dump information or generating programs to accumulate summary totals and record counts.
The COGITATE sub-directory contains the Process Control Files (PCF), List Files (LST) and Job Scripts (CMD) that are used by the SimoTime generation process. The generated documentation and programs will be used during the actual data validation, reviewing or viewing functions.
This directory contains the following Job Scripts.
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ADM_GENRONE_function.cmd or ADM_GENRALL_function.cmd Note: The ADM_GENRONE_function will generate one output for one PCF File. Note: The ADM_GENRALL_function will generate multiple outputs from a user-defined list of PCF Names. |
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function=ACCESS - This job will create the COBOL Source Code that will access various Data File. The Number of files and the structure of the files are determined by the user specification provided in a process control file. The "ACCESS" feature has the capability of including user-defined logic to mange the processing events within the genrated program. Note: If the SIMOUSER default configuration is used the output for the HTML Document will be written to the \COGITATE\HTML sub-directory and the file with a list of numeric fields will be written to the \COGITATE\WORK sub-directory. |
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function=CPY2FLDS - This job will create HTML documentation based on the field definition of a COBOl copy file. Also, it will create a file with a list of the numeric fields within a COBOL Copy file. Note: If the SIMOUSER default configuration is used the output for the HTML Document will be written to the \COGITATE\HTML sub-directory and the file with a list of numeric fields will be written to the \COGITATE\WORK sub-directory. |
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function=CPY2HTML - This Job Script will create documentation for a record layout based on the field definitions from a COBOL Copy File. This Job Script will do preparation and then call ZCPY2HTM.cmd. Note: If the SIMOUSER default configuration is used the output will be written to the \COGITATE\HTML sub-directory. |
| 1.4. | function=HEXDUMP - This job will generate the COBOL Source code the may be used to produce hexadecimal dump information of user-defined records in a file. |
| 1.5. | function=TOTALS - This job will generate the COBOL Source code the may be used to produce summary totals and record counts. |
| 2. | The following jobs are called (or executed) from the preceding jobs. |
| 2.1. | ZCPY2FLD.cmd - This is a two step job, The first step performs the same functionas the XCPY2HTM job of scanning a COBOL copy file and producing HTML documentation. The second step creates a file with a list of all the numeric fields. This list may then be used by the ZCPY2TOT job to accumulate summary totals. |
| 2.2. | ZCPY2HTM.cmd - This Job Script will execute the program that does the actual generation of the HTML documentation. |
| 2.3. | ZCPY2HEX.cmd - This Job Script will execute the program that does the actual generation of the COBOL Source code that is used to produce a Hex-Dump of user specified records within a file. |
| 2.4. | ZCPY2TOT.cmd - This Job Script will execute the program that does the actual generation of the COBOL Source code that is used to accumulate summary totals and record counts. |
This directory would be used to create HTML documentation or generate COBOL Source code that will be used to provide Hex-Dump Review capability or accumulate Summary Totals.
\COGITATE\GENS sub-Directory
This sub-directory contains the generated program members that will perform the actual data validation, reviewing or viewing.
\COGITATE\HTML sub-Directory
This sub-directory contains the generated HTML Documents for the Record Structures. The details of the record structure are determined from a COBOL copy file.
COGITATE\INCLUDES sub-Directory
This sub-directory contains user-defined "INCLUDE" members that may be used during the generation process of a data validate program.
\COGITATE\WORK sub-Directory
This sub-directory contains the work files used by the SIMOTIME Technology. These files are typically deleted, overlaid or used as interim files. Sometimes a user may want to save the information in these files. Therefore, the files can be remapped to a user-defined name and location based on the task being performed.
SIMOGENS\COMPARES Directory
The word "COMPARES" may be defined as an action "to examine items to discover resemblances or differences". This is the working directory for generating programs that will be used to compare two data files or VSAM Data Sets.
The COMPARES sub-directory contains the Process Control Files (PCF), List Files (LST) and Job Scripts (CMD) that are used by the SimoTime generation process. The generated COBOL Source Code will be used for the actual data file comparison functions.
This directory contains the following Job Scripts.
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ADM_GENRONE_function.cmd or ADM_GENRALL_function.cmd Note: The ADM_GENRONE_function will generate one output for one PCF File. Note: The ADM_GENRALL_function will generate multiple outputs from a user-defined list of PCF Names. |
| 1.1. | function=COMPARES - This job will generate the COBOL Source code the may be used to compare the content of two data files on a record by record basis. |
| 1.1.1. | The behavior of the data file compare program is determined by the specifications in the process control file (PCF). |
| 2. | The following jobs are called (or executed) from the preceding jobs. |
| 2.1. | ZPCF2CMP.cmd - This Job Script will execute the program that does the actual generation of the COBOL Source code that will be used to do the data file compare. |
This directory contains the following sub-directories.
\COMPARES\GENS sub-Directory
This sub-directory contains the generated program members that will perform the actual data file comparison.
\COMPARES\INCLUDES sub-Directory
This sub-directory contains user-defined "INCLUDE" members that may be used during the generation process of a data file compare program.
\COMPARES\WORK sub-Directory
This sub-directory contains the work files used by the SIMOTIME Technology. These files are typically deleted, overlaid or used as interim files. Sometimes a user may want to save the information in these files. Therefore, the files can be remapped to a user-defined name and location based on the task being performed.
SIMOGENS\CONVERTS Directory
The word "CONVERTS" may be defined as an action "to change from one form or function to another". This is the working directory for generating programs that will be used for the file format and record content conversion of non-relational data structures such as traditional files or VSAM Data Sets.
The CONVERTS sub-directory contains the Process Control Files (PCF) that are used by the program generation process. The generated programs will be used to do the actual data file conversion. This directory contains the following sub-directories.
This directory contains the following Job Scripts.
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ADM_GENRONE_function.cmd or ADM_GENRALL_function.cmd Note: The ADM_GENRONE_function will generate one output for one PCF File. Note: The ADM_GENRALL_function will generate multiple outputs from a user-defined list of PCF Names. |
| 1.1. | function=CONVERTS - This job will generate the COBOL Source code the may be used to convert data files. |
| 1.1.1. | The behavior of the data file convert programs is determined by the specifications in the process control file (PCF). |
| 2. | The following jobs are called (or executed) from the preceding jobs. |
| 2.1. | ZPCF2CVT.cmd - This Job Script will execute the program that does the actual generation of the COBOL Source code that will be used to do the data file convert. |
This directory contains the following sub-directories.
\CONVERTS\GENS sub-Directory
This sub-directory contains the generated program members that will perform the actual data file conversion.
\CONVERTS\INCLUDES sub-Directory
This sub-directory contains user-defined "INCLUDE" members that may be used during the generation process of a data file convert program.
\CONVERTS\WORK sub-Directory
This sub-directory contains the work files used by the SIMOTIME Technology. These files are typically deleted, overlaid or used as interim files. Sometimes a user may want to save the information in these files. Therefore, the files can be remapped to a user-defined name and location based on the task being performed.
Summary
The SIMOGENS Library is a directory and sub-directory structure that provides a separate place for analyst, technical administrators, testing groups and support individuals to generate programs that will be used to convert, validate or review data non-relational data structures. This document may be used to assist 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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Downloads & 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 
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Explore An Enterprise System Model that describes and demonstrates how Applications that were running on a Mainframe System and non-relational data that was located on the Mainframe System were copied and deployed in a Microsoft Windows environment with Micro Focus Enterprise Server.
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 connection.
A good place to start is The SimoTime Home Page for access to white papers, program examples and product information. This link requires an Internet Connection
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.
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