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Workspace CICS Transaction Server for z/OS
Categories Runtime
Created by Guest
Created on May 27, 2012

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Integrated compilation support for EXCI batch program

I have a quick question about a compilation of EXCI batch program. My colleague says that CICS integrated compilation can do compile EXCI program with CICS"EXCI" option and it seems to work ok. According to the publication, EXCI program should be compiled with cics translated program. We use COBOL V4.2 now. Is there any enhancement around this? Actually we use SCLM and its language definition to compile our programs and the use of CICS translated program will need additional efforts. So we're wondering if COBOL integrated compilation supports EXCI batch program compilation or if there is any limitation or risks around this...

Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    |     Oct 5, 2015

    Due to processing by IBM, this request was reassigned to have the following updated attributes:
    Brand - Servers and Systems Software
    Product family - Transaction Processing
    Product - CICS Transaction Server

    For recording keeping, the previous attributes were:
    Brand - WebSphere
    Product family - Transaction Processing
    Product - CICS Transaction Server

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Jun 13, 2014

    This requirement is satisfied by CICS TS 5.2 which is generally available from June 13th 2014.
    Support for Cobol and C, but not PLI, has been provided.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Apr 14, 2014

    This requirement is satisfied by CICS TS 5.2 which was announced 7th April 2014 with a planned general availability date of June 13th 2014. For more information see the IBM CICS Transaction Server for  z/OS, V5.2 announcement letter

    http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=an&subtype=ca&supplier=897&letternum=ENUS214-107


    Support for Cobol and C, but not PLI, has been provided.

  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Apr 8, 2014

    This requirement is satisfied by CICS TS 5.2 which was announced 7th April 2014 with a planned general availability date of June 13th 2014. For more information see the IBM CICS Tools for  z/OS, V5.2 announcement letter

    http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=an&subtype=ca&supplier=897&letternum=ENUS214-107

    Support for Cobol and C, but not PLI, has been provided.

  • Guest
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    |     Mar 27, 2013

    There is a problem with using the PLI compiler with the integrated translator, but Cobol and C look to be ok. This is something we would like to address. The RFE is being moved into 'Planned for Future release' status.  Please note:
    IBM’s statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBM’s sole discretion.   Information regarding potential future products is intended to outline our general product direction and it should not be relied on in making a purchasing decision. The information mentioned regarding potential future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code or functionality. Information about potential future products may not be incorporated into any contract. The development, release, and timing of any future features or functionality described for our products remains at our sole discretion.

  • Guest
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    |     Jun 8, 2012

    The CICS integrated translator does not support EXCI and will issues the DFH7006I warning message. A few customers have reported if they ignore the warning message the translated source compiles and works fine. However until this scenario is investigated and tested its use is at the customers' own risk. This requirement is a candidate for a future release.

  • Guest
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    |     Jun 8, 2012

    Also SHARE requirement SSCICS0418582

  • Guest
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    |     Jun 8, 2012

    This is assocaited also with SHARE requirement SSCICS07005

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