Data File Compare
CMD File, Execute a Program
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  Introduction
  Execute the File Compare Process
  View and Understand the Script File
  Execute the File Compare
  Review the Differences
  Summary
  Software Agreement and Disclaimer
  Downloads and Links
  Current Server or Internet Access
  Internet Access Required
  Glossary of Terms
  Comments or Feedback
  Company Overview

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Introduction

This session explains how to execute a data file compare program. The COBOL source code for the compare program was generated with SimoTime technologies and compiled with Micro Focus Net Express.

1. Create or use a command line script to execute a data file compare program.
2. Map the physical file names used by Windows to the externally defined file names used by the data file compare program.
3. Write execution information to a log file.

Note: This module is part of The SimoPATH Series of training and reference materials. For more information refer to The Internet Home Page for The SimoPATH Series.

We have made a significant effort to ensure the documents and software technologies are correct and accurate. We reserve the right to make changes without notice at any time. The function delivered in this version is based upon the enhancement requests from a specific group of users. The intent is to provide changes as the need arises and in a timeframe that is dependent upon the availability of resources.

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Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Execute the File Compare Process

This section describes how to use a previously created script to set up the environment and execute the data file compare program. When a difference occurs the information will be written to a log file.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section View and Understand the Script File

The script file (ITUTL3E1.cmd) used in this session is a Microsoft Windows Command File. This command file is located in the "c:\DataMig1\CMDS" directory and may be viewed or edited using Notepad.

@echo OFF
rem  * *******************************************************************
rem  *               ITUTL3E1.cmd - a Windows Command File               *
rem  *         This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies         *
rem  *           (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved             *
rem  *             Web Site URL:   http://www.simotime.com               *
rem  *                   e-mail:   helpdesk@simotime.com                 *
rem  * *******************************************************************
rem  *
rem  * Text   - Compare the item files using position specification at
rem  *          execution time.
rem  * Author - SimoTime Technologies
rem  * Date   - July 24, 2005
rem  *
rem  * This set of programs will run on a mainframe under MVS or on a
rem  * Personal Computer with Windows and Micro Focus Net Express.
rem  *
rem  *
rem  * *******************************************************************
rem  * Step   1   Delete any previously created file...
rem  *
     set CmdName=ITUTL3E1
     call ..\Env1BASE %CmdName%
     set SYSLOG=%BASESYS%\LOGS\SYSLOG.VREC.%CmdName%.dat
     if exist %SYSLOG% erase %SYSLOG%
rem  *
     call SimoNOTE "*******************************************************%CmdName%"
     call SimoNOTE "Starting JobName %CmdName% "
:SetEnvironment
     call SimoNOTE "Identify JobStep SetEnvironment"
     set SYSUT1=%BASECAT%\APPL\SIMOTIME.DATALIVE.ITEMWORK.DAT
     set SYSUT2=%BASECAT%\APPL\SIMOTIME.DATAPAST.ITEMWORK.DAT
     set SYSUT3=%BASELIB1%\PARMLIB2\ITSYSUT3.dat
     call SimoNOTE "SYSUT1 is %SYSUT1% "
     call SimoNOTE "SYSUT2 is %SYSUT2% "
     call SimoNOTE "SYSUT3 is %SYSUT3% "
rem  *
rem  * *******************************************************************
rem  * Step   2   Edit input, create a new output file...
rem  *
:ExecuteItemFileCompare
     call SimoNOTE "Identify JobStep ExecuteItemFileCompare"
     run ITUTL3C1
     if exist %SYSLOG% call SYSLOGW1
     call SimoNOTE "Finished JobName %CmdName%"
:End
     call SimoNOTE "Conclude SysLog is %SYSLOGLS% "
     if not "%1" == "nopause" pause

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Execute the File Compare

From Windows Explorer execute the command file as follows.

1. Select the "c:\DataMig1\CMDS" directory.
2. Double click on the "ItUtl3E1.CMD" item.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Review the Differences

When a difference in the files occurs the information is written to the log (SYSLOG) file. Windows Explorer may be used to view the SYSLOG file and examine the detailed information about the differences. From the left window pane navigate to the "LOGS" folder.

Local Disk (C:)
 DATAMIG1
 DEVL
 LOGS

From the right window pane select the "SYSLOG.LSEQ.ITUTL3E1.txt" file to open with NotePAD.

Notepad should display the following information (scroll to the end of the file to view the latest entries).

When a not equal condition is encountered the following is displayed to the screen and written to a logging file. The RED shows the possible ASCII translation. The BLUE shows the possible EBCDIC translation. The BLACK shows the hexadecimal dump information on two lines (high nibble on line 1, low nibble on line 2). The YELLOW high-lighting shows reference information about each file. For example, the relative record number is displayed along with the position and length of the text string within the record that was compared. The GREEN row shows the positions that are equal (=) or not equal (#). The vertical PINK high-lighting emphasizes the positions or columns that is not equal. In this example the positions are 93-94.

*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 ********************************************************************************
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 Starting  - Compare ITEM File/512 with SYSUT3           http://www.SimoTime.com
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 ********************************************************************************
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 * ITUTL3C1 Compare ITEM File/512 with SYSUT3  v13.05.16   helpdesk@simotime.com
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 * ITUTL3C1 This Data File Compare Member was generated by SimoTime Technologies
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 SYSUT1....000000005(00001:00094)
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 ....:...10....:...20....:...30....:...40....:...50....:...60....:...70....:...80....:...90....
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 000000000093Dome Light                                      ...$....Each            ..........
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 3333333333334666246667222222222222222222222222222222222222220002000046662222222222220000900019
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 0000000000934FD50C9784000000000000000000000000000000000000000004000051380000000000000004C0002C
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 .............?_..<.................................................../........................
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 SYSUT2....000000005(00001:00094)
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 ....:...10....:...20....:...30....:...40....:...50....:...60....:...70....:...80....:...90....
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 000000000093Dome Light                                      ...$....Each            ..........
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 3333333333334666246667222222222222222222222222222222222222220002000046662222222222220000900008
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 0000000000934FD50C9784000000000000000000000000000000000000000004000051380000000000000004C0009C
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 .............?_..<.................................................../........................
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 ============================================================================================##
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 *
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 Conclude  - Compare ITEM File/512 with SYSUT3
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 000000007 - Record count for SYSUT1
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 000000007 - Record count for SYSUT2
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 000000001 - NOT Equal count for compare of existing records
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 000000006 - Number of matching record pairs for Compare Task
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 000000000 - NOT Equal count for compact is ZERO
*** 2014/05/02 00:13:51:94 ABENDING  - Compare ITEM File/512 with SYSUT3           http://www.SimoTime.com

The summary information shows the record counts and the number of unequal compares by record count.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Summary

The purpose of this document is to show how to execute (or run) a program that compares two data files. 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 document and the links to other documents are intended to provide a greater awareness of the Data Management and Application Processing alternatives.

The 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  Comments or Feedback  section of this document.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Software Agreement and Disclaimer

Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software, documentation or training material for any purpose requires a fee to be paid to SimoTime Technologies. Once the fee is received by SimoTime the latest version of the software, documentation or training material will be delivered and a license will be granted for use within an enterprise, provided the SimoTime copyright notice appear on all copies of the software. The SimoTime name or Logo may not be used in any advertising or publicity pertaining to the use of the software without the written permission of SimoTime Technologies.

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.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section 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.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section 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 Link to Internet 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 Link to Server icon.

Link to Internet   Link to Server   Explore The SIMOPATH Series starting at the home page to view information about training sessions and learning materials available from SimoTime Enterprises.

Link to Internet   Link to Server   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.

Link to Internet   Link to 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.

Link to Internet   Link to Server   Explore The File Status Return Codes to interpret the results of accessing VSAM data sets and/or QSAM files.

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The following links will require an internet connect.

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 and services available from Micro Focus. This link requires an Internet Connection.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Glossary of Terms

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

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Comments or Feedback

This document was created and is maintained by SimoTime Technologies. If you have any questions, suggestions, comments or feedback please use the following contact information.

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Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section 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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