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We love that you can use OCCURS in the screen section and we use it quite frequently.Now - for the first time - we need a radio-button that gets its options from a table and we don’t know how to get the value.This is what we would like to use:78 T01-MAX VALUE 10.78 T01-GROUP VALUE 03.01 T01-RESULT PIC 9(02).01 T01-TABLE. 02 T01-RECORD OCCURS T01-MAX INDEXED BY T01. 03 T01-VI PIC 9(01). 03 T01-ID PIC 9(05). 03 T01-TITLE PIC X(40). 03 T01-VALUE PIC 9(02).01 SCRPP10-BILD. 02 LABEL LINE 10 VISIBLE 0. 02 OCCURS T01-MAX. 03 RADIO-BUTTON LINE + 1 COL 50 VISIBLE T01-VI ID T01-ID TITLE T01-TITLE GROUP T01-GROUP GROUP-VALUE

Hi, we are working with MF visualcobol 8.0 for Eclipse in linux  and we want to read a big binary file (.pdf , .-jpg,...) from the linux server and insert it into a sqlserver bbdd in a windows server.The program is compilede whit openesqlAsking for the use of the CBL_OPEN_FILE to the IA it say that we have to use this sintaxis, but in te MF documentation don´t presents parameter Organization CALL "CBL_OPEN_FILE"    USING BY VALUE 0              *> File handle (returned)          BY REFERENCE FILE-NAME  *> Nombre del fichero          BY VALUE 1              *> Mode: input          BY VALUE 4              *> Organization: binary          BY VALUE 0              *> Options    RETURNING STATUS-CODE. how must  we usei it ? 

Hi everyone,A few weeks ago, Scot Nielsen, Vice President of Product Management, sat down with Channel Insider to discuss COBOL modernization, a topic that continues to shape enterprise technology strategies.The conversation explored some of the most pressing challenges organizations face when not modernizing COBOL systems, including:Preserving decades of proven business logic without disrupting operations   Making COBOL development attractive and streamlined for both seasoned engineers and new talent   Ensuring robust security for COBOL applications at the core of business, especially when integrated with numerous third-party services“We want to find ways to always help the organization leverage those [proven COBOL applications] rather than having to do something more profoundly risky like a rewrite. From a high-level perspective, it’s about leveraging what works — what you know works as an organization — rather than ripping it out and starting again.”Scot NielsenIf you hear question

Hi everyone,A few weeks ago, Scot Nielsen, Vice President of Product Management, sat down with Channel Insider to discuss COBOL modernization, a topic that continues to shape enterprise technology strategies.The conversation explored some of the most pressing challenges organizations face when not modernizing COBOL systems, including:Preserving decades of proven business logic without disrupting operations   Making COBOL development attractive and streamlined for both seasoned engineers and new talent   Ensuring robust security for COBOL applications at the core of business, especially when integrated with numerous third-party services“We want to find ways to always help the organization leverage those [proven COBOL applications] rather than having to do something more profoundly risky like a rewrite. From a high-level perspective, it’s about leveraging what works — what you know works as an organization — rather than ripping it out and starting again.”Scot NielsenIf you hear question

I am converting code from native COBOL to .NET and am looking for suggestions whereby in native COBOL I am using a dictionary that is set as an external item so that it can be referenced by a number of programs (DLL’s) but as this is not supported in .NET so I am trying to figure out a viable alternative.Any thoughts or suggestions?

Acompáñanos para conocer las últimas novedades de Rocket® Visual COBOL® 11.0, diseñadas para ayudarte a modernizar las aplicaciones críticas que impulsan tu negocio.25 de noviembre16:00 Spain / 12:00 Buenos AiresRegistrate ahoraDurante el webinar aprenderás:Cómo la IA está transformando la modernización Descubre el papel real de la IA en las iniciativas de modernización y dónde aporta más valor al trabajar con aplicaciones COBOL . Nuevos insights impulsados por GenAI para cualquier desarrollador Aprende cómo las funciones potenciadas por GenAI ayudan a cualquier desarrollador a comprender rápidamente complejas bases de código COBOL, acelerando la incorporación de personal y haciendo el desarrollo más eficiente. Compatibilidad ampliada de plataformas, ahora incluyendo ARM Conoce las últimas plataformas y entornos soportados en Rocket Visual COBOL 11.0, incluyendo el nuevo soporte para ARM. Una mirada al futuro: hoja de ruta de Rocket COBOL Obtén un vistazo exclusivo de lo que sigue para

¡Reserva la fecha! Nos complace invitarte a nuestro próximo seminario web sobre la nueva versión de Rocket® ACUCOBOL extend® 11.13 de noviembre16:00 Spain / 12:00 Buenos AiresRegistrate ahoraAcompáñanos para conocer en profundidad las últimas novedades de extend 11 y disfrutar de demostraciones de sus nuevas funcionalidades.Durante el webinar aprenderás:Desarrolla más rápido con Visual Studio Code Permite a tus equipos desarrollar aplicaciones ACUCOBOL con una de las herramientas de desarrollo más populares y utilizadas del mundo.   Simplifica el despliegue en la nube con Rocket® AcuToWeb®   Despliega fácilmente tus aplicaciones ACUCOBOL en cualquier entorno que tu empresa necesite, incluidas las arquitecturas multinube.   Interfaces de usuario mejoradas con nuevas funciones gráficas   Crea interfaces más ricas y adaptables gracias a las numerosas funciones gráficas incorporadas en Rocket® ACUCOBOL-GT®.     Compatibilidad ampliada con nuevas plataformas Descubre la lista completa de pl

I’ve got to be missing something simple here: msbuild ACME.cblproj --property:Version=8.0.0.2 --property:FileVersion=8.0.0.2This will build a .NET Core 8.0 COBOL dll and pass in the properties for File Version and Product Version as if it where set on the project properties tab, under Application~Assembly Information.But how does one set Product Name and File Description, setting “Product” on the project property~Application~Assembly Information doesn’t build it into the DLL.I need to pass these properties in via command line, I don’t seem to find any documentation for all the StringFileInfo via msbuild.I require these, I have some.   CompanyName=Company  FileDescription  InternalName  FileVersion =FileVersion            LegalCopyright = Copyright  LegalTrademarks = Trademark  OriginalFilename  ProductName  ProductVersion = VesrionAnyone?Neil

Hi everyone,I’m currently working on a LinuxONE machine running RHEL 8, and I’d like to try out Visual COBOL (preferably the trial version) to compile and run COBOL programs directly on this environment.I’ve checked Rocket Software’s website, but I couldn’t find a clear link or step-by-step guide for downloading and installing Rocket Visual COBOL for RHEL 8 on s390x (LinuxONE).Could anyone please share: Where I can download the trial installer for Visual COBOL (s390x version if available), and The installation steps or prerequisites for setting it up on RHEL 8 running on LinuxONE? Any official documentation link or personal setup experience would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone, This year we released one of the biggest updates for Rocket ACUCOBOL extend 11 -- Visual Studio Code support. The response has been incredible, and we’re thrilled by the enthusiasm and feedback from the community. Huge thanks to everyone who’s adopted the extension and shared their thoughts. Link to the extension: Rocket ACUCOBOL-GT - Visual Studio MarketplaceWe’re committed to continuously improving the extension to make your ACUCOBOL development experience even better. Last week, we rolled out version 1.2.0, which includes: Enhancements Load COPY_PATH Environment Variable directory settings  Working Storage Editor enhancements  Highlight selected items in the project and file tree views Bug Fixes ACUW-2893 - Working Storage - Occurs and More dialogs have no indication of the target entry  ACUW-2923 - Screen Designer: Combobox Control - frame exceeding container interferes with drawing other controls  ACUW-2924 - Working Storage - moving records can add 78 into a read-onl

Does anyone have some experience using WSpell Check with Flexus SP2 screens.WinterTree WSpellLooking for an Rich Text or document field that also works with Flexus SP2. 

This all works correctly with a Linux host of Centos 7 and Rocky Linux 8 but not with Rocky Linux 9. Host: Rocky Linux 9.4, docker 28.2.0 and MF Visual COBOL 6.0 When /var/microfocuslicensing/bin/startboth.sh is run as the docker image starts, lserv starts correctly and mfcesd seems to start but hangs so mfcesdchk fails to communicate with the license server.  A pstack of mfcesd shows: On a Rocky Linux 9 docker image:#0  0x00007fe3acf7c1f7 in close () from /lib64/libc.so.6#1  0x000000000040ab11 in daemonize ()#2  0x000000000040e7b5 in main () It takes over 10 minutes to actually start so that mfcesdchk returns correctly. I am just trying to debug if this is a docker on Rocky 9 issue or inside the mfcesd daemonize code.  Any ideas or trace info that can be turned on while mfcesd is starting up to determine where it is hanging?------------------------------Eric HardestyRocket Software Forum Member------------------------------

Welcome to Rocket® ACUCOBOL® Fuel, your monthly source for all things ACUCOBOL. In this issue, you’ll discover how Rocket Software is driving ACUCOBOL modernization, learn Railway Furnishers modernization story, and explore the renewed Rocket ACUCOBOL community.  Rocket Software Advances ACUCOBOL Modernization COBOL and its dialects remain a cornerstone of global business operations, powering 70% of the world’s business transaction processing across industries such as banking, insurance, travel, retail, and government. However, running COBOL and ACUCOBOL that have not been modernized, combined with outdated engineering tools and practices, can slow innovation, increase operational risk, and expose systems to today’s security threats. Organizations with COBOL at their core can no longer afford to operate on outdated applications and systems, or take unnecessary, expensive risks with application rewrite projects. Rocket ACUCOBOL’s latest updates empower enterprises to modernize critical

Hi everyone, Welcome to Rocket® COBOL Fuel, your monthly source for all things COBOL. In this issue, you’ll discover how Rocket Software is driving COBOL modernization, gain exclusive access to our Product Roadmap, and explore the renewed Rocket COBOL community.  COBOL Now: Rocket Software Advances COBOL ModernizationCOBOL remains a cornerstone of global business operations, powering 70% of the world’s business transaction processing across industries such as banking, insurance, travel, retail, and government. However, running COBOL that has not been modernized, combined with outdated engineering tools and practices, can slow innovation, increase operational risk, and expose systems to today’s security threats. Organizations with COBOL at their core can no longer afford to operate on outdated applications and systems, or take unnecessary, expensive risks with application rewrite projects.Rocket COBOL’s latest updates empower enterprises to modernize critical applications and systems qu

Hello, after upgrading my windows system to the newest build 25H2, the products Netexpress 5.0 or 5.1 have lost there license. Is there a method to update to the new version without licensing trouble? Thanks for help cg------------------------------Claude GreinerManaging Director - Cobol DeveloperRocket Forum Shared AccountRheinbreitbach Germany------------------------------

When will be Visual Cobol 11.0 PE available for download?by trying to download VC10 is coming….Thanks for answer 

Hi, I starting using Instantsql with RM 12.17 and Mysql 9.3 for a backend DB. My question is how to configure or defines length of VARCHAR and LONGVARCHAR?. What I've test the max length is 257 characters. How to extent the length of these parameters?. .Also I'd like to know how to handle Json data or can I use an equivalent data item?. Thanks in advance for any help.------------------------------Humberto BetancurRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

Hi. We are trying to setup a COBOL project, originally setup with Enterprise Developer (Micro Focus) for Eclipse, within VSCode using the Rocket COBOL extension. This project uses multiple folders, each of one hosted within different Git repositories. At first, we just imported the main folder, containing the main .cobolProj file from the original Eclipse project. However, no copybooks or other COBOL files referred from this .cobolProj file seems to be discovered by the extensión. We get COBCH0008 errors showing  "unknown copy file filename" for example, on COBOL files using the COPY directive. We then tried to import additional folders containing these copybooks into a VSCode workspace, but to no avail. Our question is :  Does the Rocket COBOL extension for VSCode work as expected, with a multi-folder project ? Just as an example, the <copybook> section of the main .cobolProj file looks like this: <copybook-paths xsi:type="copybookPathsSettings">         <path enab

Hello ACUCOBOL Community! Last week, we brought together over 50 passionate COBOL and ACUCOBOL enthusiasts right next to the iconic London Eye, and what a day it was! The event was packed with learning, experience exchange, and networking. While every modernization journey is unique, many of you face similar challenges. That's why being part of a community matters. It gives us a chance to learn from each other, find inspiration, and grow together. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed with insightful questions, ideas, and feedback. You made the day truly special. Here's a quick look at the key topics we explored: Rocket COBOL: Edge of TomorrowWe discussed COBOL's continued relevance and evolution, highlighting how modern tools including AI are expanding its capabilities and integration potential. How to Drive New Business Value with New Features in Rocket ACUCOBOL productsA showcase of the latest enhancements and functionalities across our product suite