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Created On: 15 May 2012 Problem: How can I retrieve a list of dataset names from the catalog, using asterisk wildcards? Resolution: The utility program MVSGETCT can be used to scan the Enterprise Server catalog, using the Start and Get Next function codes. Although there is no direct support within MVSGETCT for a browse function, or the use of wildcards, these features can be emulated by writing an interface layer between applications and MVSGETCT. The attached zip file contains an example of how dataset names can be retrieved using trailing asterisk or double asterisk notation to specify the pattern matching criteria. A single trailing asterisk retrieves all names that match the dataset prefix (the part of the name before the asterisk), but do not have any extra nodes in their name. Double trailing asterisks retrieves all names that match the dataset prefix, regardless of any extra nodes that may be present in their name. For example:- MFSLV.TEST* -> M
Halloween costume idea: locked ACUCOBOL filesHi everyone, Welcome to Rocket® ACUCOBOL Fuel, your monthly source for all things COBOL. In this issue, you’ll learn about the upcoming events and AI-driven data modernization for ACUCOBOL. ACUCOBOL data modernization with AI [Demo] Learn how to unlock and extend ACUCOBOL data files with Rocket ACUCOBOL products and AI: Join us for COBOL Days in Copenhagen and Amsterdam You will hear roadmap and product lifecycle updates, see technical demonstrations featuring AI and Visual COBOL code, gain professional services insights, take part in Q&A, and connect with Rocket Software experts and peers. Both events will be held in English.CopenhagenTuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 9:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m. Radisson Collection Royal Hotel CopenhagenAmsterdamThursday, Nov. 5, 2026 9:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal StationSign up here and share the link with your COBOL teams. Recap of London COBOL Day Thanks to everyone who joined our in-perso
Welcome the biggest product update of the yearHi everyone, Welcome to Rocket® COBOL Fuel, your monthly source for all things COBOL. In this issue, you’ll learn about the new Rocket Visual COBOL 12.0 and upcoming events. Agentic COBOL development with Rocket Visual COBOL 12.0 With the new version of Rocket Visual COBOL, you access agentic COBOL development with AI-driven analysis, coding, and testing grounded in the unique context of your application and business. This accelerates modernization, simplifies hiring, and helps developers of all experience levels work more productively with COBOL applications of any size or complexity, using AI they can trust.Agentic development exampleAgentic development for COBOL with Rocket Visual COBOL 12.0 See Rocket Visual COBOL 12.0 in action [Webinar recording] Watch the recording of our release webinar to learn more about agentic COBOL development and see new capabilities in action. The recording of the webinar is available now. Watch it anytime an
Hi, I requested Visual COBOL Personal Edition for Eclipse (Windows). The download link points to download-eu.rocketsoftware.com, but it always returns ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT from different networks. Could you provide an alternative download link? Thanks.
programs with < 72 characters per line compile correctly. programs with lines longer than 72 characters compile with errors. my compiler.cfg file contains /*/* Title: compiler.cfg/* RM/COBOL Sample Compiler Configuration File/*COMPILER-OPTIONS LISTING-ATTRIBUTES=LISTING-FILE/* COMPILER-OPTIONS LISTING-ATTRIBUTES=ERROR-ONLY-LISTCOMPILER-OPTIONS SOURCE-RECORD-MAX-LENGTH=1024 COMPILER-OPTIONS INITIAL-MARGIN-R=1024COMPILER-OPTIONS LISTING-ID-AREA-SEPARATOR=0I am using this in my Windows open with command"C:\Program Files (x86)\Liant\RMCOBOLv12\rmcobolg_oem.exe" "%1" G=compiler.cfg RMPATH Program Files (x86)\Liant\RMCOBOLv12\COPYLIB;C:\Program Files (x86)\Liant\RMCOBOLv12RUNPATH C:\Program Files (x86)\Liant\RMCOBOLv12 Any help would be appreciated.Pete Baer
Hello friends. I’ve attached a small program designed to read a text file and create an indexed file from it. The problem is that it fails to read the file. I’ve added a `DISPLAY` and an `ACCEPT` statement to track when it reads the file, but it doesn’t seem to happen. I’m quite frustrated because this has worked in the past, but now I can’t figure out what’s going wrong. I’ve included both the file and the program; I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on this.Hola amigos. Les anexo un pequeño programa cuyo objetivo es leer un archivo de texto para crear uno indexado. El probema que presenta es que no lee el archivo. He colocado un display y un accept para ver el momento en que lea el arvhivo pero no lo hace. Estoy frustrado porque esto ha funcionado en otras ocasiones pero ahora no entiendo que pasa. Les anexo el archivo y el programa para que me den su opinion, la cual será muy apreciada de mi parte.Thanks.Wascar Guerrero.
Hello Team, I am integrating the VS code for COBOL development and i have blocker on the debug part as i am not able to get the connection to VS code when the batch is executed, do we need to set up extra in the launch file?
Is the use and setting of the FCD information different between native COBOL and NET COBOL?My reason for asking is that I have taken the code from our native application straight across into a NET COBOL equivalent and I am finding that setting the address for the file name and key block is not being taken across to our external filehandler correctly.
Hi everyone,Register to our upcoming webinar, COBOL in the Age of AI: Meet Rocket® Visual COBOL® 12.0, on October 22 at 10 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. GMT. Join Scot Nielsen, Vice President of Product Management, for an overview of the latest features in Rocket® Visual COBOL® 12.0, designed to help you modernize your mission-critical applications at your business speed. During the webinar you’ll learn how to prepare your COBOL estate for AI while reducing the risk of hallucinations and addressing skills challenges.Then through product demos, you'll see how AI can help analyze, generate, review, and test COBOL code, accelerating development and improving code quality. Register here and share the link with your colleagues.See you soon,Rocket COBOL Team
Hello everyone, based on your experience con you suggest Minimum/maximum required internet bandwidth (and suggested latency and Jitter) for an AcuConnect Thin Client (v. 10.5.0) App (an ERP) for 15 users?I understand that is involved the behaviour of underlying programs, but we’re facing some different User Experience and current bandwith seems to have relevance.Thanks in advance, Giovanni
Is Visual COBOL not supported in Visual Studio 2026? I received this message when trying to open a .sln created in VS 2022.Thanks
When running my program, I am getting this error: A 9D,03 error means the XFD is missing - but it is in the folder that our batch file is pointing to, and it is the correct layout. Anything else that would be causing this error?
My company currently uses Net Express 3.1 and will be migrating to Visual COBOL within the next several months. We use the SPZERO compiler directive on majority of the programs we migrated off the mainframe several years ago. This is due to having spaces in numeric fields on the old mainframe data files. At the time of migration, it was better to use SPZERO than to modify the files/programs. I read in the Visual COBOL documentation that SPZERO has been deprecated and is not supported in Visual COBOL. Is there an alternate way to accomplish the same behavior as SPZERO in Visual COBOL? Thanks,Ben#VisualCOBOLautoscalemodescreenresolution#COBOL#netexpress
Hi everyone,Join us for Rocket COBOL Day 2026: Modernization Meets Intelligence. Choose the event location that is most convenient for you: Copenhagen or Amsterdam. Both events will provide actionable insights, access to industry experts, and practical approaches to modernizing your COBOL applications.Throughout the event, you will hear roadmap and product lifecycle updates, see technical demonstrations featuring AI and Visual COBOL Code, gain professional services insights, take part in Q&A, and connect with Rocket Software experts and peers.Register for your preferred event hereCOBOL Day CopenhagenDate: Tuesday, November 3, 2026Time: 9:15 AM - 1:45 PMLocation: Radisson Collection Royal Hotel CopenhagenAddress: Hammerichsgade 1, 1611 Copenhagen, DenmarkDirections: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XAzpak9Qi7acBfca9COBOL Day AmsterdamDate: Thursday, November 5, 2026Time: 9:15 AM - 1:45 PMLocation: DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal StationAddress: Oosterdoksstraat 4, 1011 DK Amsterdam,
Hi allIs it possible to save a file (fx .pdf, .docx) in a vision file?Currently I copy the file to the server and creates a record in a vision file with the original file name and server file name. So, when the user need the file, I can copy the server file to the client PC.It would be easier to maintain, if I can save the file in the vision file and extract it when the user needs it,Regards Kim
Another month, another brand-new Rocket COBOL FuelHi everyone, Welcome to Rocket® COBOL Fuel, your monthly source for all things COBOL. In this issue, you’ll learn about the modernization story of a U.S. agriculture company, explore GenAI Insights, and hear some of the feedback we've received about our products. GenAI Insights Demo: Turn any developer into a COBOL Expert See how GenAI can help you understand COBOL codebases of any size and complexity. Plus, next month we'll show you how to prepare your COBOL estate for AI and enable AI-assisted, hallucination-free development with the release of Rocket Visual COBOL 12.0. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. If you want to be among the first to learn about the new capabilities coming in Rocket Visual COBOL 12.0, join us at our London event. Exclusive COBOL Event in London | October 8, 2026Join us on for Rocket COBOL 2026: Modernization Meets Intelligence, a one-day event focused on COBOL modernization, AI-driven innovation,
Another month, another Rocket ACUCOBOL FuelHi everyone, Welcome to Rocket® ACUCOBOL Fuel, your monthly source for all things COBOL. In this issue, you’ll learn about the upcoming London event, Rocket® AcuToWeb® demo, and your feedback. What do you think about Rocket ACUCOBOL products? Earlier this year, we asked you, our customers, a few questions about our Rocket COBOL products to learn how we can make them even more valuable for you. Look at some of the feedback and insights you shared.The survey is still open, it takes a few minutes to complete: link to the survey Deploy modernized UIs in few clicks Learn how to deliver modernized user interfaces with Rocket® AcuToWeb®. Exclusive COBOL Event in London | October 8, 2026Join us on for Rocket COBOL 2026: Modernization Meets Intelligence, a one-day event focused on COBOL and ACUCOBOL modernization, AI-driven innovation, and practical digital transformation strategies. Discover the latest product updates, connect with industry experts,
I have developed a generic routine in AcuCobol to interface with COPILOT. You just need to write a program that gets and submits a query, gets a reply listing the filters associated to the query, reads through your application’s records returning those that satisfy the filters. Then wait for the reply with the answer to the query from Copilot. The routine also provides an option to validate the dictionary used to describe the files being queried about. Anyone interested get my contact info from marina-mate.com
Visual COBOL for Visual Studio 2022 11.0.0 failing install on windows server 2022. Visual studio community edition is installed, version 18.4.3 and “Workload for C++ Desktop Applications “ is installed. Setup fail with error:81f40001 - Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 17.8 or later has not been detected anyone enconter this issue?
Hi There,We are looking for migrating a IBM Mainframe application to cloud and considering conversion to Rocket visual cobol. The application is a batch application consisting Cobol, JCL, DB2, VSAM, Flat and Tape files. The JCL would need to be converted to shell, VSAM to ISAM, files to Linux standard files and Db2 to Postgres. Can you please share the basic architecture and solution framework for Rocket Visual Cobol migration. Also, what all licenses need to be considered for target side from Rocket perspective. Regards,Gauri
Hi everyone,We’re excited to share a demo of the Rocket COBOL Visual Studio Code extension. We’ll walk through key capabilities such as source control integration and AI features that can enhance your development workflow.If there’s a specific topic / feature you’d like us to cover in a future session, let us know. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy the video!
Explore how you can enhance your product interfacesHi everyone, Welcome to Rocket® ACUCOBOL Fuel, your monthly source for all things COBOL. In this issue, you’ll find the recording of the data modernization webinar, demo of UI / Grid controls, and a product survey. Exclusive COBOL Event in London | October 8, 2026Join us on Oct. 8th for Rocket COBOL 2026: Modernization Meets Intelligence, a one-day event focused on COBOL and ACUCOBOL modernization, AI-driven innovation, and practical digital transformation strategies. Discover the latest product updates, connect with industry experts, and hear modernization stories from Nationwide Building Society and SYSPRO. Sign up here and share the link with your COBOL teams. Help us improve our COBOL products for you As summer is in full swing and we're preparing exciting product updates for later this year, we'd love to hear about your experience with modernizing your ACUCOBOL applications and using our products. Your feedback helps us improve
COBOL and some magicHi everyone, Welcome to Rocket® COBOL Fuel, your monthly source for all things COBOL. In this issue, you’ll learn about Rocket Visual COBOL for AI-Augmented Code Modernization and latest product demos you’ve might missed. Exclusive COBOL Event in London | October 8, 2026Join us on Oct. 8th for Rocket COBOL 2026: Modernization Meets Intelligence, a one-day event focused on COBOL modernization, AI-driven innovation, and practical digital transformation strategies. Discover the latest product updates, connect with industry experts, and hear modernization stories from Nationwide Building Society and SYSPRO. Sign up here and share the link with your COBOL teams. Rocket Visual COBOL for AI-Augmented Code Modernization In August, Gartner® named Rocket Software a Challenger in its Magic Quadrant™ for AI-Augmented Code Modernization Tools, recognizing solutions including Rocket® Visual COBOL®. We believe this recognition reflects Rocket Software's ability to help enterpris
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