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Status Not under consideration
Categories z/TPF
Created by Guest
Created on Oct 4, 2024

Request a C/C++ interface for IBM VSAM macros used in TPF

Currently only assembler programs can issue the VSAM macros. It is required that C/C++ programs can also issue these macros via function calls in a similar manner.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Dec 3, 2024
    This idea can be reopened if information is provided on which VSAM macros need a C/C++ interface.
  • Guest
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    Nov 5, 2024
    From the IBM TPF lab: Please provide answers to these questions posed on 10/16/2024:
    Which VSAM macros need a C/C++ interface?
    Are you rewriting an existing assembler application in C/C++?

    Thank you
  • Guest
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    Oct 16, 2024
    From the IBM TPF lab: To help us size and prioritize this request, please let us know which VSAM macros need a C/C++ interface. Are you rewriting an existing assembler application in C/C++? Thank you