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Status Delivered
Categories Client Install
Created by Guest
Created on Apr 14, 2016

Scan compatibility for dynamic calls

We would like to use the option of compatibility to check the length of
the communication zone betwwen a program and a subprogram is the same. It works fine for static calls ( e.g : CALL 'TESTCOUS' USING...) but not for the dynamic calls (e.g : MOVE 'TESTCOUS' TO W-S-PROGRAMME and CALL W-S-PROGRAMME USING...) The function "Scan for compatibility" should work for dynamic calls.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Jan 25, 2017

    This enhancement was delivered in IDz 14.0.0.3. For details, refer to "Scanning COBOL programs for compatibility" (https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSQ2R2_14.0.0/com.ibm.etools.zide.cmn.doc/topics/t_scan_cobol_compat.html)

  • Guest
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    Jun 14, 2016

    The RFE is important for GCG banking customer when migrating to COBOLv5.

  • Guest
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    May 6, 2016

    A preliminary evaluation of this request indicates that it is consistent with our business strategy. Further evaluation of this RFE is underway.

  • Guest
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    Apr 14, 2016

    Attachment (Use case): Program called

  • Guest
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    Apr 14, 2016

    Attachment (Use case): First program

  • Guest
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    Apr 14, 2016

    Attachment (Use case): Result of scan