REGEX Function like in PL/I

This Idea has been put into plan and will be updated once delivered.

Thanks Michael. This RFE is being accepted and will be updated once put into plan.

Hi Basil,

my users don't have any other idea. So let's try it like in PL/I.

:)

Regards Michael

Hi Michael, did you happened to hear back from your users? Thanks

Hi Basil,

I will discuss with our users. When I said "like in PL/I" this was not meant literally but if the PL/I users are fine with the implementation it can't be that bad ;-)

Hi Michael,

We are thinking of implementing the REGEX function similar to what is outline in the PL/I doc here:
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/epfz/6.1?topic=subroutines-regex

Would this be acceptable?

Hi,

For your information, I attach a COBOL programme using REGCOMP and REGEX (call to C routines).

Hi Basil,

need it for literals and for pic X variables. (sorry if I mix up the term literal and variable)

I don't know the PL/I regex (if there are differences e.g. to Perl or bash). I'm only aware about Perl regex. I think you can do this, like to think it's best.

Can you please provide an example of how you intend to use this functionality? Do you want to use it just for literals? Also, do you want to match the PL/I REGEX? Thanks.

Tada

This Idea is being assessed further and needs more time.

Good idea.

It would solve a long term problem and would be a big step in direction of Cobol modernization.