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Have been running for many days in this environment without an issue and suddenly today at about midday 9D11.  Have restored and still get the same. Help please !

In Netx5.x is was possible to define a dll the contains all icons and call this *.dll and all icons can be used in all programs With VC7.0 (may be other VC-versions) it is not more possible! Is this a bug or wanted? Yes, it is possible to select "Do not compile", but then there is no file icon.dll and this module can not be called! Why is this not possible in VC? Thanks for help or information! cg

it is very important to anderstand the new structure for VC7.0 (also older versions) My project is under c:\\cobol\\cbl c:\\cobol\\cblc:\\cobol\\cbl\\Properties          -> VC7.0 the properties folders contains information used only by Visual Studio when required c:\\cobol\\cbl\\bin\\x86             -> VC7.0 output folder for x86 (defined in project) c:\\cobol\\cbl\\bin\\x86\\debug       -> VC7.0 output folder for x86 - debug (defined in project) c:\\cobol\\cbl\\bin\\x86\\debug\\out   -> VC7.0 (optional) create manually for copying the needed own runtime modules for debugc:\\cobol\\cbl\\bin\\x86\\release     -> VC7.0 output folder for x86 - release (defined in project) c:\\cobol\\cbl\\bin\\x86\\release\\out -> VC7.0 (optional) create manually for copying the needed own runtime modules for releasec:\\cobol\\cbl\\bin\\x64            &nbs

Hello, We are using VSC 6.0 with VS2019 and compile directive TRACE along with outdd to find out where our cobol code is slowing down sometimes.  We get each paragraph or section heading as it is executed but we would like to see if we can get a timestamp with it, so we can see where the code slows down. I have looked at CTF Tracing, but it does not seem to give the same information as above. Any pointers would be appreciated. George Sinclair

How does one actually BUY Visual COBOL? Do you have to contact Micro Focus or is there an online (or even offline?) form you can fill out, pay the relevant fee and get a license?

Hello, while reading a text file from linux OS this error happens  : file error 30,26 the file is located on a windows share visible through the linux 'mount'. can anyone help me? Thank you.

I am trying to execute query via python Getting error like: Driver not Capable. Any Direction or suggestion for resolution would be helpful. ('HYC00', '[HYC00] [Micro Focus][Relativity for RM]Driver not capable. (0) (SQLBindParameter)') My setup: Operating System: Red Hat Enterprise Linux release 8.0 (Ootpa) Relativity Client Version :  12.17 Relativity Server: 12.17 Python code: import pyodbcimport datetimeimport time conn=pyodbc.connect('DSN=xxxxxx;UID=yyyy;PWD=zzzz') Array=[]InsertQueue=[3,'xxx','uuuu','tttt'] cursor=conn.cursor()sql="INSERT INTO table VALUES (?,?,?,?)" Array=['A1,'A2','A3'] rowno = 0 for subx,item in enumerate(Array): InsertQueue[1]= item InsertQueue[2] = 'SSSS' InsertQueue[3] = str(datetime.datetime.now()) try: cursor.execute(sql,InsertQueue) except pyodbc.Error as e: print(e) conn.commit() conn.close()#RelativityODBC#Python

I am trying to run a program with a batch file.  The program I am trying to run has parameters.  How do we pass parameters from an Batch File in Visual COBOL? In RM\\COBOL you do it this way: -A="P" The command in my batch file to run the program currently is: "D:\\msi-plus\\MSI_PLUS\\MSIRUNCONSOLE.exe" UBMGHPGM

Hi, Has anyone worked on a project where you have written a COBOL code with similar specifications written below? If yes, can you share your experience on how good or bad this is compared to the traditional approach of embedding the SQL directly in the module?SPEC:Lets assume that we have a table called EMPLOYEE. and an application written in COBOL.Instead of embedding the SQL to access this table in every program that has to access this module, we create a sub-module that contains all the SQL statements. So whenever there is a need to access this table, we just call the sub-module with enough input.#DB2#COBOL

I see that VC 7 is now available. Is the PE available and, if so, where can I acquire it?

Windows 11 is being tested in the Windows Insider program by users. I tried to download a Visual COBOL student trial but it wouldn't download. It was probably because I was running Windows 11.

Hello     I am trying to implement a custom Callable File Handler in C and have the handler to be invoked from a COBOL program. Please share any documentation or sample code on how to do this. #netexpress

Hello     I am trying to implement a custom Callable File Handler in C and have the handler to be invoked from a COBOL program. Please share any documentation or sample code on how to do this. #C#CallableFileHandler#c

Hi, I need to make a program to send an .xml file to an entity. The example program is in VB and I'm converting it to Cobol. I have two mistakes that I can't get over. The first and most complicated is the use of what in the VB program is called "WEB REFERENCES". I have the files but I can't register them in the project. The other situation is in the conversion of the statement "Dim Buffer() As Byte = enc.GetBytes(xm)". Convert to "declare Buffer() as binary-char = enc::GetBytes(xm)" but gives an error "incorrect use of a reserved word". I've already changed the variable name and it continues to give an error. Thank you for your help in both situations. I send a print of the project in VB as an attachment.Best regardsAlberto Ferraz

we have participate in june 2021 on the webinar for VC 7.0! The release date was indicated for mid jul 2021? Is a correct date known? Thanks for answer/help! cg

Hi, Trying to uninstall Relativity Data Server to install it in a new PC, we receive an Error 0x2 received from Liant License Library. Test is The system cannot find the file specified. Error encountered in module code\\licmsinf.c at line 1683. Error comment is openByteStream failed on C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Liant\\Relativityv12\\DServer.def   And after that: License Management Error Error 0x2: The system cannot find the file specified. UninstallLicenses failed   Liant Relativity v12 Data Server Error 1722   Any ideas on how to solve this?    

Uninstall of Relativity Server 12.15 fails and uninstall rolls back. DServer.defRelativity:Data Manager:12Relativity:Data Server:12 MSI (s) (98:DC) [08:20:47:671]: Executing op: FolderRemove(Folder=C:\\ProgramData\\RM\\Relativityv12\\,Foreign=0)MSI (s) (98:DC) [08:20:47:672]: Note: 1: 2318 2:  MSI (s) (98:DC) [08:20:47:672]: Executing op: ActionStart(Name=LiantUninstallFirewallExceptions,,)MSI (s) (98:DC) [08:20:47:673]: Executing op: CustomActionSchedule(Action=LiantUninstallFirewallExceptions,ActionType=3074,Source=BinaryData,Target=-u -e C:\\Users\\J86E0~1.AUK\\AppData\\Local\\Temp\\FWCAB8.tmp -l "D:\\Relativity-Server\\AIW\\UninstallRelSrv1215.log",)Error -2147024809 received from 'Operating System'. Text is: "The parameter is incorrect."  Error encountered in module code\\msifwfn.c at line 1256.  Error comment is: UnauthorizeProgramInProfile failed: Profile=�MSI (s) (98:DC) [08:20:56:480]: Note: 1: 1722 2: LiantUninstallFirewallExceptions

Is anyone else encountering this issue?  If so, how are you handling it?Some Windows updates are removing the registry settings for the COBOL programs.   The screenshots attached are an example of how it looks when the settings are erased.  The other image shows how it should look.   The synonyms tab holds the path for the programs.  Unfortunately, there is no way to determine which workstations will lose these settings.  It does not seem to be associated with a particular version or build.  In order to resolve, the ini2reg needs to be run and re associated with the runcobol.ini.   

I am using Visual COBOL (V6.0) for Visual Studio 2019. I need to know how can my native Cobol app communicate with another REST API written in JAVA. Please help!

JDBC instead of XDBC with Vision filesHas anyone been able to use a JDBC driver instead of the XDBC driver for an interface integration from Vision files.

I want to create utility X.  I want to call utility X in program A and program B.  Program A runs, calls X, does work, then calls B.  B will also call program X.  This new X needs to start fresh and preserve state (file status, working storage) separate from the first instance. while B uses it.  Eventually B will shut down X #2, and return to A, which needs X #1 to remember it's file state and working storage. The manual says that you only have one instance of X in memory, and therefore only state, unless it is called in two different threads.  I don't want to run A and B as separate threads.  I could run X in it's own separate thread, but then I cannot call that instance again, because it's now in a separate thread - I would have to send messages back & forth instead of using the linkage area to pass back & forth. Anyone know how to call a specific instance of X?  (I was hoping the call would allow calling with thread handle al

I have a client running ThinClient on a Centos/Redhat Linux server. Unfortunately they were the victim of a ransomware attack and have been asked by their insurance carrier to implement a multi-factor authentication (MFA) system on their server. They product under consideration is DUO which is a PAM (Pluggable Authentication Module) compatible utility. As it stands, AcuConnect under Linux does not support PAM therefore I was wondering if anyone has had any experience adopting an MFA  system in their operation and if so, what, if any products could be recommended.  I already have a my own internally developed logon/access system for my application which would prevent unauthorized access but the vulnerability is in general shell access to Linux. Therefore some sort of hybrid may be in order Thank you in advance for any insights Thanks Joe Butera RMS SYSTEMS 

In RM-COBOL Liant\\MicroFocus gave us a program to Print USPS Barcodes.  (I have attached it to this question).  Is there a way to do this with Visual COBOL? I have been trying to compile the program with the RM Directive AND nestcall - but I keep getting errors on routines like the one below.  The error is it doesn't like the "count of bit-value". set cbt-char to char-inx perform varying cbt-bit from 1 by 1 until cbt-bit > count of bit-value call "C$LogicalAnd" using bit-value (cbt-char, cbt-bit), test-result call "C$LogicalShiftRight" using test-result end-perform bit-value is defined as        01  character-bit-table binary(1).           02  occurs 10 indexed by cbt-char.          &nbs

I am trying to compile programs using the Windows Visual Cobol command line using the Oracle pre-compiler and getting the following errors;  cobol srsw340.cob brief noanim ibmcomp nolist preprocess(cobsql) mode=ansi include=V:\\hpconv\\copy end-c comp5=yes endp; Micro Focus COBOL Version 6.0 (C) Copyright 1984-2021 Micro Focus or one of its affiliates. * Cobsql Integrated Preprocessor * CSQL-I-006: Rejected mode=ansi * CSQL-I-006: Rejected include=V:\\hpconv\\copy * CSQL-I-003: COBSQLTYPE is incorrect defaulting to Oracle * CSQL-I-018: Invoking Oracle Precompiler/Translator Copyright (c) 1982, 2019, Oracle and/or its affiliates.  All rights reserved. System default option values taken from: L:\\products\\oracle\\WINDOWS.X64_193000_db_home\\precomp\\admin\\pcbcfg.cfg Error at line 138, column 11 in file V:\\hpconv\\copy\\srsw340.cob                                 &nbsp

Hello, I have an erp that we are migrating to the AWS services where the size does matter, we have several masters that are not very large so the default creation file type in the terminfo or windows.cfg is 2 but we have the Problem that the files that are being created remain like this and we have one that if we need to change the file type to 3 or higher, there is a way to change the file type when making the open output thanks for any guidance you can give me this question is for RM / COBOL 8#RMCOBOL#COBOL