Compile and Link
Examples for ZOS Mainframe
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  Introduction
  JCL Members to Compile & Link
  Compile a COBOL Program
  Compile & Link, Single COBOL Program
  Compile & Link, Many COBOL Programs
  Summary
  Software Agreement and Disclaimer
  Downloads and Links
  Current Server or Internet Access
  Internet Access Required
  Glossary of Terms
  Comments or Feedback
  Company Overview
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Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Introduction

This suite of programs provides sample JCL for compiling and linking programs on the mainframe.

The source code, data sets and documentation are provided in a single zipped file called UTLDAT03.ZIP. This zipped file may be downloaded from the SimoTime Web site. The file names have file extensions. When uploaded to the mainframe from the PC the file extension is dropped.

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 JCL Members to Compile & Link

The following describes by example the JCL Members used for compiling and linking programs on the mainframe.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Compile a COBOL Program

The following is an example of the mainframe JCL (UTCOBCOM.jcl) needed to compile a COBOL program. and create an object member.

The job may be executed on the mainframe as an MVS batch job. The JOB and DD statements will require modification prior to execution on a different mainframe environment. The job will not execute on the PC running Micro Focus Mainframe Express. The standard compile process for Mainframe Express should be used.

//UTCOBCOM JOB SIMOTIME,ACCOUNT,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=O,NOTIFY=CSIP1
//* *******************************************************************
//*        This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies          *
//*           (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved             *
//*             Web Site URL:   http://www.simotime.com               *
//*                   e-mail:   helpdesk@simotime.com                 *
//* *******************************************************************
//*
//* Subject: Compile COBOL program (COBOL2), create an object member
//* Author:  SimoTime Technologies
//* Date:    January 1,1998
//*
//         SET MEM=SIMODUMP
//*
//COBS1    EXEC COB2UC,
//             PARM='MAP,APOST,NOOPT,SZ(MAX),
//             NOTERM,DATA(31),LIB,SOURCE'
//SYSLIB   DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SYS1.COB2LIB
//         DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=CSI01.AAI.MACLIB
//         DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.COBCPY1
//SYSPRINT DD  SYSOUT=*
//SYSLIN   DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.OBJECT(&MEM)
//SYSIN    DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.COBOL(&MEM)
//*

Note:  The preceding mainframe job will just create an object member and place the member in the PDS specified by the SYSLIN DD statement. It is a compile only. The next section provides an example of a compile and link.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Compile & Link, Single COBOL Program

The following is an example of the mainframe JCL (UTCOBLNK.jcl) needed to compile and link a COBOL program and create an executable member.

The job may be executed on the mainframe as an MVS batch job. The JOB and DD statements will require modification prior to execution on a different mainframe environment. The job will not execute on the PC running Micro Focus Mainframe Express. The standard compile process for Mainframe Express should be used.

//UTCOBLNK JOB SIMOTIME,ACCOUNT,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=O,NOTIFY=CSIP1
//* *******************************************************************
//*        This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies          *
//*           (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved             *
//*             Web Site URL:   http://www.simotime.com               *
//*                   e-mail:   helpdesk@simotime.com                 *
//* *******************************************************************
//*
//* Subject: Compile and Link COBOL program, create a load member
//* Author:  SimoTime Technologies
//* Date:    January 1,1998
//*
//         SET MEM=SIMODUMP
//*
//COBS1    EXEC COB2UC,
//             PARM='MAP,APOST,DYN,NOOPT,SZ(MAX),
//             NOTERM,DATA(31),LIB,SOURCE'
//SYSLIB   DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SYS1.COB2LIB
//         DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.COBCPY1
//SYSPRINT DD  SYSOUT=*
//SYSLIN   DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.OBJECT(&MEM)
//SYSIN    DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.COBOL(&MEM)
//*
//LKED     EXEC PGM=IEWL,REGION=2M,PARM=(XREF,LET,LIST,CALL),
//             COND=(8,LT)
//SYSLIB   DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SYS1.COB2LIB
//         DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.OBJECT
//SYSLIN   DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.OBJECT(&MEM)
//SYSLMOD  DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.LOADLIB1(&MEM)
//OBJECT   DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.OBJECT
//SYSTERM  DD  SYSOUT=*
//SYSPRINT DD  SYSOUT=*
//*

Note:  The preceding mainframe job will create a load member and place the member in the PDS specified by the SYSLMOD DD statement.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Compile & Link, Many COBOL Programs

The following is an example of the mainframe JCL (UTCOBDAT.jcl) needed to compile and do a composite link of multiple COBOL programs and create an executable member.

The job may be executed on the mainframe as an MVS batch job. The JOB and DD statements will require modification prior to execution on a different mainframe environment. The job will not execute on the PC running Micro Focus Mainframe Express. The standard compile process for Mainframe Express should be used.

//UTCOBDAT JOB SIMOTIME,ACCOUNT,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=O,NOTIFY=CSIP1
//* *******************************************************************
//*        This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies          *
//*           (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved             *
//*             Web Site URL:   http://www.simotime.com               *
//*                   e-mail:   helpdesk@simotime.com                 *
//* *******************************************************************
//*
//* Subject: Compile and Link COBOL program, create a load member
//* Author:  SimoTime Technologies
//* Date:    January 1,1998
//*
//         SET MEM=CBLDATC1
//*
//COMPILE  EXEC COB2UC,
//             PARM='MAP,APOST,NOOPT,SZ(MAX),
//             NOTERM,DATA(31),LIB,SOURCE'
//SYSLIB   DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SYS1.COB2LIB
//         DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.COBCPY1
//SYSPRINT DD  SYSOUT=*
//SYSLIN   DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.OBJECT(&MEM)
//SYSIN    DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.COBOL(&MEM)
//*
//*        Link Edit the object members...
//*
//LINKIT   EXEC PGM=IEWL,REGION=2M,PARM=(XREF,LET,LIST,CALL),
//             COND=(8,LT)
//SYSLIB   DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SYS1.COB2LIB
//RESLIB   DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.OBJECT
//SYSIN    DD  *
 INCLUDE RESLIB(CBLDATC1)
 INCLUDE RESLIB(SIMODATE)
 ENTRY CBLDATC1
 NAME CBLDATC1
/*
//SYSLMOD  DD  DISP=SHR,DSN=SIMOTIME.DEMO.LOADLIB1(&MEM)
//*

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Summary

This suite of programs provides sample JCL for compiling and linking programs on the mainframe. 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.

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 JCL Connection for more examples of JCL functionality with programming techniques and sample code.

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 that are used 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.

This suite of programs and documentation is available to download for review and evaluation purposes. Other uses will require a SimoTime Software License. Link to an Evaluation zPAK Option that includes the program members, documentation and control files.

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.

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.

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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.

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