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Hello, I noticed the following: Eclipse-Function "Inspect" in JVM-COBOL after move in simple numeric field: not okEclipse-Function "Inspect" in JVM-COBOL after move in simple text field: okEclipse-Function "Inspect COBOL item" in native: ok for bothmouse-over-function: ok for both can anybody confirm? thanks in advanceharald

Problem: On Windows 10, if you right click on the wrun32.exe icon on the Windows taskbar, you are prompted with a triple-choice menu:- extend 32-bit runtime- Pin to taskbar- Close all windows If you erroneously click on the first item, a new wrun32.exe process is started.Not having any COBOL program to launch, an error message is shown: "cbl.out: program missing or inaccessible". Can you avoid this message, which may be interpreted as an application error? Resolution: This behavior was introduced by Windows 7. The workaround is to create a default configuration file, for example: c:\\etc\\cblconfi Then add the following variable to cblconfi: DEFAULT_PROGRAM c:\\etc\\prog-dummy.acu The undesired runtime will automatically run this program.The developer can then manage the situation.For example: sending a friendly message to the end-user instead of the error message, or simply using a "goback" statement to close the program quickly (and free the license used by this extra run).#Windows10

Bom dia, estou precisando criar uma planilha xls em um servidor web. Quando o usuário clicar na opção o sistema gera esta planilha, só que não posso utilizar interoperabilidade do Office. Estava tentando o EPPPlus uma dll que gera a planilha sem a necessidade do Office instalado, mas a rotina esta em c# tem como traduzir. Good morning , I need to create an xls spreadsheet on a web server . When the user clicks the option the system generates this worksheet , I just can not use Office interoperability . Was trying EPPPlus a dll that generates the spreadsheet without the need of Office installed , but the routine is in C # is to translate. /******************************************************************************* *  * See http://epplus.codeplex.com/ for details *  * Jan Källman  Added  23-MAR-2010 *******************************************************************************/using System;using Sys

Hi, I have program compiled in Enterprise developer for Eclipse 2.3 and run on COBOL Server Win 2012,       $set ooctrl( p)                                                                                        identification division.                                                   &nb

Hello, Until now i always filled the datagrid by reading a file so you always have used the instructions they gave me:             create pricelist             September ImpRubr to new ImpRubricas             September ImpRubr :: IMPDT to WRK-DTTXT             September ImpRubr :: IMPRB to BRB-CDRUB             September ImpRubr :: IMPDE to BRB-DESIG             September ImpRubr :: IMPQT to WRK-QTR01             September ImpRubr :: IMPVL to WRK-PRR01             September ImpRubr :: IMPTT to WRK-VLR01  

I installed Visual COBOL Personal Edition 2.3 on RedHat Enterprise 7.2 Workstation successfully.  I started License Manager.  everything seems to be in place. When I started Eclipse,  it shows Micro Focus flash screen.   but Eclipse did not load ant COBOL plugins and COBOL Prospective. So there is no way to activate it from  Visual COBOL Personal Edition 2.3 itself.  That is totally different from Windows version Visual COBOL Personal Edition 2.3. So I need to use cesadmintools.sh.  but it asks me 16-digit activation code.  I know if I can input a valid 16-digit activation code. My Eclipse will load all COBOL plugins and Prospective But where can I get 16-digit activation code for free Visual COBOL Personal Edition 2.3?   Really appreciated for any help.

Hello: In NetExpress i use a command "CALL "SYSTEM" USING command-line" where command-line is a call to a batch file "cmd /C hash.bat 001181107". I copied the routine for Visual Cobol but I think the command is not running as the result of the CALL does not appear.Is there any other way to do this command? Thanks Alberto Ferraz

Interesting article about how Microsoft is integrating Visual Studio with the new version of Eclipse. http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-integrates-visual-studio-with-open-source-eclipse-ide/ I am curious how this will affect future versions of Visual Cobol. Will we be able to develop JVM and .NET apps in the same product instead of having one for .NET and one for Java?#VisualStudio#Eclipse#VisualCOBOL

Trying to copy a copybook and replace the field prefixes when compiling using the following command: COPY "drmfil.cfd" REPLACING ==DRM-== BY ==DR2-==. FD DRM-FIL LABEL RECORDS ARE STANDARD DATA RECORD IS DRM-REC. 01 DRM-REC.  03 DRM-KEY.    05 DRM-CC-NO PIC X(16).    05 DRM-CC REDEFINES DRM-CC-NO.       07 DRM-CC-BIN-NO PIC X(6).       07 DRM-CC-AGENT-NO PIC XX.       07 DRM-CC-SUFFIX.          10 FILLER PIC XX.          10 DRM-CC-LAST6 PIC X(6).  03 DRM-ID-NO PIC 9(9). Can copy replacing field prefixes be done in rm cobol?  please advise.#RMCOBOL

We are trying to update from version 8.1.3.1 to 10.0 and are getting an File error 93 when attempting to sort. The sort statement is shown below. We use 2 separate Select statements for the using and giving files, but they both reference the same physical file. Has something changed since version 8.1.3.1 that prohibits this? Thanks David               Sort PolicySearchSrt                 On Ascending  Key PolicySearchSrt-Policy-Status                 On Descending Key PolicySearchSrt-Bitmap-Switch                 On Descending Key PolicySearchSrt-Policy-Key                 On Descending Key PolicySearch

   I have a GridView table that I loaded data into from codebehind, and it is working, here is my GridView code:       <asp:Gridview runat="server" ID="GridView1"          style='z-index: 2; left: 0px; top: 80px; position: absolute; height: 105px; width: 1600px;'          GridLines="Both"          AllowSorting="True"          AutoGenerateEditButton="True"          OnRowEditing="GridView1_RowEditing"          OnRowCancelingEdit="GridView1_RowCancelingEdit"          onRowUpdating="GridView1_RowUpdating"          >        &

We are trying to upgrade to version 10 from 8.1.3.1. I am attempting to perform an update to a table row but am getting a sql error stating "Invalid Descriptor Index", sqlstate 07009. This is the same code that works fine in 8.1.3.1, any ideas on why I am now getting this error? Thanks David

Hello All, I am trying to resolve how to validate a text box (field) immediately after entry and to determine if the content is invalid. And if it is, to return the user to that field. I have tried  using the various "validation" properties ending only in the field trying to validate itself on every character to the field trying to validate itself constantly ect... What is the "new way" for the following "old way" of administering immediate field validation after the user has finished entering and before moving on to the next field. Here is the "old code" Sample procedural (linear) code        AF25.           ACCEPT TRN-ACCT-NO,      LINE 03, POSITION 25                               &

This is the demo file for the fifth webcast in the #COBOLrocks TechCast series (registration here) - From COBOL to a relational database - ISAM to RDBMS. There are three zip files for use within this RDBMS conversion demo. Please follow the instructions below: 1.Extract the files from the NetExpress zip file to your Visual COBOL project - This is the raw demo2.Use the MFData zip to point to the data files required3.Convert.zip shows you the desired outcome as presented in the #COBOLrocks TechCast The attached ZIP file contains a readme.txt file with these instructions to help you follow through the exercise.  Any questions? Follow this link. RDBMS conversion demo.zip#VisualCOBOL#Relativity#COBOL#ISAM#RDMBS

This is the demo file for the second and fourth webcasts in the #COBOLrocks TechCast series (register here) - #2: Upgrading from Net Express to Visual COBOL for Visual Studio; #4: Modernizing the COBOL UI experience. Please follow the instructions below to extract and use this demo: Book Demo sample code There are 2 samples to complement the COBOL TechFest : 1)      BookDemoVS – native book sample that has been imported from NetExpress 2)      BookDemoWpf – the book sample compiled to managed code with a WPF front end Instructions Unzip VCTechFestSample.zip To Run BookDemoVS This is the native BookDemo that has been imported from NetExpress Open solution VCTechFestSamples\\BookDemoVS\\BookDemo.sln Start debugging (F5) Enter Function : 1 ISBN : 00000000001 (10 zeros 1)  To Run BookDemoWPF This is the book sample compiled to managed code with a WPF front end Open solution VCTechFestSamples\\BookDemoWpf\\WpfBook

We have been using xBIS on Windows for Extend 9 for some time.  We're implementing a new method which requiring uploading quite a bit of array data.  A curious thing happens - if the content length is 49152 bytes or less, the BIS Content section is populated and everything works fine.HTTP_CONTENT_LENGTH:49153HTTP_CONTENT_TYPE:text/xml;charset=UTF-8HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING:gzip,deflateHTTP_HOST:optics2012HTTP_USER_AGENT:Apache-HttpClient/4.1.1 (java 1.5)With the exact same schema, but different data such that the content length is 49153 or greater, the BIS Content section is EMPTY, and obviously the method fails. It seems there is a limit of 49152 imposed somewhere, but we can't find an entry in IIS anywhere. Does this sound familiar to anyone and if there is a limit, is it imposed by BIS or can it be relaxed? Thanks Tony

What is the purpose of packed decimal field and is it necessary with Visual Cobol?  I have researched and cannot find any pros or cons on its use with Visual Cobol.  #COBOLVISUALCOBOLMIGRATION

I was watching the last in the series of the OO webinars today and they mentioned a coding techniques that would save me many headaches trying to share data; ie, Data Transfer Object. I am using the Eclipse version of Personal Cobol and I am wondering whether a DTO is available only in the .net version or is it also available in the JVM version? Thanks, Warren Mundy

hi, can I install "License Manager" for Enterprise Developer, Enterprise Server and Cobol Server   on the same License Server where I have "License Management System" for old Microfocus Product like Mfe or Net Express ? thank bye#LicenseServer

This is the demo file for the third webcast in the #COBOLrocks TechCast series (register here) - From Server Express to Visual COBOL for Eclipse. Please follow the instructions below to extract and use this demo: 1. Extract the .tar file from the ZIP to chosen file location. 2. Extract the .tar on the UNIX system with the command:tar -xvf sxtovc_sx_locking_demo.tar 3. This will create the two directories shown in the video, sxapp and sxcopyfiles, containing the files for the demo application. Any questions? Follow this link. sxtovc_sx_locking_demo.zip#unix#Eclipse#COBOL#VisualCOBOL#ServerExpress

This is the demo file for the sixth webcast in the #COBOLrocks TechCast series (register here). Questions? Follow this link.dotnetFundamentals.zip#netexpress#.net#COBOL#VisualCOBOL#DOTNET#VisualStudio

I just received a response from your Support-line that my registration for the support line has been refused because I am using the Personal Edition of Visual Cobol. I would like to get into the examples section of the support line web site, but I need a registration to do so.  Out of curiosity, what is so special ablut the examples in the support line web site that they require an additional userid/password to access? I am struggling to understand the subtle changes brought about with the addition of OO capabilities. Any additional examples that will help with understanding OO Visual Cobol would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Warren Mundy

Does anyone know how I can get the Visual Cobol Academic Courseware CobolClass.zip file?   I had it just recently and accidentally deleted the tutorial.  I have all of the files.  I just need the book portion.

I am writing an Eclipse  managed cobol program. Whenever I try to put statements in the Class Working-Storage Section, my first statement gives me error COBCH0837S Procedural code not allowed here. Am stumped and i hope someone can assist me. Thanks, Warren Mundy

Is there a way to create one cobol copybook that contains all group level records needed and then access just part of them where needed.  For example, let's say I have a trans-in file and trans-out file.  I want to put the record layout for both in a copybook and then in my FD section only access the necessary group levels needed for the in file and the out file descriptor.  I am relearning cobol from  1983 so i hope this makes sense the way I explained it.