Ebcdic to ascii conversion, customer master file with packed. Easytrieve sample program table and search f1 for mainframe. They changed the blocksize from 27600 to 29900 saying that the expected record length 0 is not multiple of the 27600 where the previous blksize in the jcl was coded as 27600 while the lrecl was 1200. The maximum numbers of tables that can be joined are fifteen. Heading report headings can be supplied in the field definition of a data item. Look at sequence, specifying the field, control, specifying the field final noprint if you dont want a final total. Lookup mainframe software entry for the software product ca easytrieve db2 option. Easytrieve b163 maximum record length exceeded for extended. Pengiezt computes the usable record area by subtracting 4 from the declared length. Can some one help me with the synatx in easytrieve to empty a temporary file or delet. Advantage ca easytrieve plus report generator application guide 6. Ive tried that and several other places throughout my logic, and im ready to start pulling my hair out just the gray ones.
This file will be used to create a comma delimited file filename. You have come to the end of a block, with a record that is less than 1046 bytes. But linesize provided in the report section, defines the length the report to be displayed in the output file. If we assume that your file will be in sequence, and you want the easytrieve report to give similar output to your sort control card, then. Jul 23, 2007 hi,all, i need to write a outfile with variable length 100bytesbytes in easytrieve. The formatting in your case would be to turn the fixed length multiple occurs which you can define in easytrieve plus to the multiple odo, which you cant, and write the record to the output file.
Support for block size on file definition in easytrieve plus programs. It can be done by setting the record lengths size to more than half of the pages size. A seven byte key is used to compare both files, if there is a match then it needs to be written to match file but while writing to match file. K350tom1 contains 7,664 records of length 376, bytes 263 to 311 contains sales data. Easytrieve is a report generator product of ca technologies. However, if the output file length is greater than the input file or record length, the excess storage is not initialized. It is essential to have the correct file record length in the converted cobol program. However, if the length of the output file is greater than the length of the input file, the excess storage is not initialized. Record length is a field with zero decimal places that is used for all file types to determine or establish the length of the current data record. Sql statements in easytrieve should be prefixed with the word, sql. Following is a list of some important ca easytrieve plus capabilities. Host variable datatype mapping between easytrieve and db2.
Easytrieve retrieves record size dynamically during run time. Indeed may be compensated by these employers, helping keep indeed free for jobseekers. Deletingomitting multiple records using easytrievecobol. For vsam files, easytrieve obtains record and file characteristics from the vsam catalog, and it does not allow record size in the file definition. Ca easytrieve does not recognize that a partial key is being used and, as with any programming language, the coding technique shown in this faq should be used with the understanding that partial keys are not supported with ca easytrieve. Traditional zos data sets have one of five record formats. The move is always done only for the value of record length which is why data from longer previous records is undisturbed. Here when we provide the option of printer for output file, the default length of output file is taken as 3 and recfm as fa printer file. That sort control card would work only if the file is in sequence by that value, which you do not show in your sample. You may have to define the variable input datasets in the file statement. The cobol programs were generated by simotime technology using a cobol copy file that defines the record layout. When not coded with the data item, the actual field name is used as a heading. State the maximum number of tables that can be joined. Easytrieve if eof statement im trying unsuccessfully to use the if eof filename statement in easytrieve, but it never seems to find the end of the file.
On the fd and select statements in a cobol program use the depending on fieldnameformy. You have been prevented from accessing storage beyond the end of the block. For variablelength records, this field contains only the length of the records data. One place in easytrieve plus where i use move is with files, because move always uses the recordlength when using files. How ca easytrieve can read a vsam file using only a partial key. Category, description, current and previous vendors, previous names, history, and other similar software. Move statement moves a string from one variable to another. Easytrieve sort and file comparision f1 for mainframe. In easytrieve output the count of different values in a column. I am sorry that i am in the file aid section here when you are right it is easytrieve. Processes data in alphabetic, numeric, packed, packedunsigned, or binary format.
The heading can be specified by simply using the heading parameter of the field definition. I am trying to delete a record from a temporary flat file. You have been prevented from accessing storage beyond the. Decimal positions for numeric data items, you can indicate the number of decimal places 0 18 by adding the appropriate numeric value after the data format value. Applications that run on the mainframe can be accessed through terminal emulator. Easytrieve is designed as an easy to use language for quickly generating reports from databases and other data sources. The specified record length for a file with variable length records must include. So what is the maximum possible record length in cobol. I have tried saying the record is 1035 in length and 1039 in length. The next exhibit illustrates an instream table definition. For mainframe variable format files, allow four bytes of the record length for the record description word rdw and, if the file is blocked, four bytes of the block size for the block description word bdw. This can be done by coding the record length in the file statement, or by defining the record layout in full. Ibm code samples showing generated cobol vs ca easytrieve.
The eztcnvrt macro can be used to convert easytrieve plus macros to cobol copy books. Easytrieve is report creating tool in mainframe projects. Automatic and controlled processing a db2 table can be accessed from an easytrieve plus program in one of two ways. Easytrieve b163 maximum record length exceeded for. Mainframe testing is usually performed on the deployed code using various data combinations set into the input file. If a vsam file key is defined as 26 and you want to read generically using the first. File weekday table instream arg 1 1 a desc 3 9 a 1 sunday 2 monday 3 tuesday 4 wednesday 5 thursday 6 friday 7 saturday endtable external tables. Files with variable length records, processing with standard. Cobol file section learn cobol in simple and easy steps with examples. I would suggest something like, how can i use data sets with variable length records with easytrieve you are making at least two requests here. Easytrieve now called easytrieve classic originates from 1969 and was no more than a rpgtype report generator, though with tricks one was able to do some file copy operations. According to cobolvse language reference, record contains clause can be defined upto 1,048,575 bytes, but sam limits it to 32,767. S912 comp3 will require 7 bytes, not 6, to store and s916 comp3 will require 9 bytes, not 8, to store.
For variable length records, this field contains only the length of the record s actual data. Move the length of the record to the system field filename. Therefore, the summary file record length is the sum of the control field area length, plus 10 bytes for tally, plus 10 times the number of summed fields. Dataminer uses the input and output commands to define files to the script. Ca easytrieve db2 option lookup mainframe software. Fixed length records make sure that the record size of each file is fully defined.
The record descriptor word is a 4byte field describing the record. Easytrieve retrieves record size dynamically during the run time. When inputfilename is specified, the length of the output data is the same as outputfilename. A vsam file is considered a variablelength file when the minimum record length, specified in the vsam catalog, is not equal to the maximum record length. Reading variable length records, information can be retained. The activity definition section of an easytrieve program contains the. Easytrieve b163 maximum record length exceeded for extended reporting printer a print record for the indicated statement exceeds the maximum record size defined for the assigned extended reporting printer. To suppress the printing of the program listing in easytrieve, type list off on a line by itself. For variablelength records, this field contains only the length of the records actual data. Automatic processing all easytrieve plus programs must begin with a command such as file, parm or define. One place in easytrieve plus where i use move is with files, because move always uses the record length when using files.
For a requirement id need to the data in a single spanned record and forthat matter im thinking about the lrecl considerations. I did some study and found that it should be 27300 for lrecl0. It looks like you want a summary report, so look at that. A variablelength logical record consists of a record descriptor word rdw followed by the data. How can record locking be achieved in those db2 versions which do not support it. Also, provide the record length and blocksize in the format. This can be done by coding the record length on the file statement, or by defining the. On a variable length record, the data starts at position five, because the first four bytes are occupied by the record descriptor word rdw in this context word just means four bytes. The maximum record length command can now be used to specify a maximum record length for data files. Allows fixed, variable, undefined, or spanned record formats. You can record lectures, webinars, games and skype calls with the option to add narration from your microphone and video from your webcam, and share on youtube or vimeo. Easytrieve file handling and file declaration use this code.
Easytrieve guide for mainframe programmers 2 of 20 srinimf. You will probably get a more useful response with a more usable title. The units used for specifying record length depend on the form of the data. Embedded db2 sql and cursor in easytrieve use this code. Hi,all, i need to write a outfile with variable length 100bytesbytes in easytrieve. Stoprun, exit program, go back, initialize, inspect, examine, string, unstring, move. To include a copybook from a pds in a caeasytrieve program when. Ibm migration utility for zos version 4 release 1 installation, users guide and reference ibm sc27455301. The easytrieve file command syntax is supported, however, including virtual, exit, and sql operands. Pansophic also had a widely deployed software revision management tool called panvalet.
Easytrieve, mainframe data tables actuarial outpost. Also, using the from parameter does not update the data area of the output file. Im trying unsuccessfully to use the if eof filename statement in easytrieve, but it never seems to find the end of the file. The first 2 bytes contain the length of the logical record including the 4byte rdw. Record length before putting or writeing the record to the file. This record length can be any value between 2 if you request a value less than 2, the maximum record length will be set to 2 and a maximum record length currently set to 9999. I think you first need to dump a few records from the vsam data set and verify the key. A caeasytrieve plus program can be composed of up to three sections. Jul 14, 2015 read my post1, post2, post3, post4 on easytrieve heading. If the minimum and maximum lengths are equal, then the file is of fixed length format. Only refer to data that is constrained by recordlength. Use for to create your resume on indeed and apply to jobs quicker. So instead of having 3 fields of 6, 8, 1 bytes for a total key length of 15 you have 7, 9, 1 bytes for a total key length of 17. Report headings can be supplied in the field definition of a data item.
If blksize 0 is specified, the system will determine the optimal block size based on the maximum record length lrecl and the physical characteristics of the disk, or approximately half of a physical track. Its is required to delete the records present in the file a from file b, if it matches the first two letters data of records of second file. Cobol does not dynamically allocate vsam file characteristics. Programming input and output the following is an example of a file that contains records with predefined, fixed length fields. If we have only single report for the whole program, it is not necessary to provide the report name at print statement and report statement. Copying a vb record when certain conditions are met. The record length, record count, and file status system variables you are familiar with are supported for each file. This documentation and related computer software program hereinafter referred to as the documentation is for. So for a variable length record you need to add four to.
Make sure that copybookno is coded in the ezparams option. Currently, ive written an icetool step to perform the extraction followed by the join. Reading variable length records, information can be. Easytrieve plus programming table of contents sysedcomputer education techniques, inc. Hi all,i am trying to delete a record from a temporary flat file. The generation of the programs is done on a windows system running micro focus cobol. Specify the record length in 4byte units, unless you specify the assume byterecl compiler option to request 1byte units. F fixed fixed means that one physical block on disk is one logical record and all the blocks and records are the same size. I have two input files, each with length of 5200 bytes. Though i had coded length 100 when define file in easytrieve,the ezt write a record with the maximum bytes to the vb file.
The output of the icetool step is fed to the easytrieve report step. This download contains 7 different sample programs, with two versions for each sample. It is a primitive form of 4gl whose english like language and simple syntax provide the tools for easy data retrieval and report generation, easytrieve plus can now produce reports in html format. The emulator is the only software that needs to be installed on the client machine. Bandicam is an easytouse, free screen recorder for windows that enables you to capture any area of your screen either as a screenshot or a screencast video file. If the minimum and maximum lengths are equal, then the file is of fixedlength format. One version contains code using ca easytrieve plus, and the other contains the cobol code generated by the ibm migration utility imu. Block size blksize specifies the maximum length, in bytes, of a physical block of storage in mvs. Easytrieve guide for mainframe programmers 5 of 20 srinimf. Ca easytrieve report generator automatically adjusts the field to account for the 4byte recordcontrol word and 4byte blockcontrolword. The download also contains a sample jcl file generated by the translator for one of the samples. Table size is limited only by the amount of available memory.
In 1979 pansophic introduced a 4th generation language and called in programmar, but it. Using d ataminer, you can browse, change, copy, or print files and db2 databases move data from one record to. To create variable length records using caeasytrieve, you must designate the. These tools allow nonprogrammers to easily access information in files and db2 databases. Use the recl specifier to specify the record length. It seems like the statement should be placed immediately after the job input statement.
Easytrieve guide for mainframe programmers3 of 20 by srini. When inputfilename is specified, the current value of outputfilename. Easytrieve classic and easytrieve plus are two available versions of this programming languages primarily designed to generate reports and are used by large corporations operating in mainframe zos, zvm, zvse, unix, linux, and microsoft windows environments. Indeed ranks job ads based on a combination of employer bids and relevance, such as your search terms and other activity on indeed.
Easytrieve guide for mainframe programmers3 of 20 srinimf. Table data is ended by the word endtable in the first eight positions of a record. Ive tried that and several other places throughout my logic, and im ready to start pulling my. The exit can then do some formatting and write the final record, then return to easytrieve plus. Responsible for software development using cobol, jcl, cics, db2. Db2 datatype number of bytes easytrieve variable integer 4 wsint w 4 b smallint 2. Recordlength is equal to the length of the input data. I have not tried the sort program since it looked more complicated. Easytrieve guide for mainframe programmers 4 of 20 srinimf. Nov 05, 2015 easytrieve plus is an information retrieval and data management system. Easytrieve can process input files sequentialvsam and read databases including adabas, db2, ca datacomdb, ims and idms.