RE: Help with converting Mainframe file on iSeries

[dr2@xxxxxxxx]

Jon, et al, they could always to a cpyf tofile(*print) outfmt(*hex) and
see where the field barriers and types fall...  Also, look at the hex
format of a dsppfm for field positioning and data typing - IFF you know
how to interpret what you're reading...:)  And this late in the day, I'm
not sure I know baudot from morse code! :)

Don in DC

> Neal,
>
> I suggest you either mail me the COBOL definition (or post it here) and
> we'll translate it for you.
>
> Currently you are translating "COMP" as meaning packed - which while it
> would be true for COBOL/400 is not true for mainframe COBOL.  In mainframe
> COBOL COMP means binary!  COMP is a short form in ANSI COBOL for whatever
> the compiler implementer determines is the most efficient format.  It
> therefore varies from platform to platform.
>
> Jon Paris
> Partner400
>
> www.Partner400.com
>
>
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