Rocket® COBOL

Hi everyone, COBOL has powered the world’s economy for decades, delivering reliability and scalability. Yet myths and outdated views persist, even among those who have worked with it. Many still picture COBOL as it was 30 years ago, missing how much it has evolved. Let’s separate myth from reality and give you the facts to talk about COBOL with confidence.  Myth #1: COBOL is no longer in use. Reality: According to a Vanson Bourne survey, over 800 billion lines of COBOL code are active worldwide. While new COBOL applications are rare, existing systems are regularly maintained and expanded, adding more code each year. Myth #2: COBOL can’t integrate with new tech stacks. Reality: Rocket® COBOL integrates with JVM and .NET platforms, making it compatible with today’s languages and contemporary IT architectures like microservices. COBOL's portability has enabled enterprises to use their core business logic across every era of IT without requiring a complete rewrite. Myth #3: COBO

Continuing with the events that arose during a migration from Net Express 5.1 to Visual Cobol 10, a file opening error occurred. There is a file with eight records opened in input mode by several processes. The event was reviewed and found that when making this call, the service crashed. The reason is unclear since, as indicated, the file only contains eight records and is invoked in input mode. The question is whether new or additional features for file management should be specified for Visual Cobol 10, since this crash and increased resource usage is very high. I appreciate your comments and/or guidance in this regard. Thank you very much.------------------------------alejandro rodriguez manceraconsulting IIOptima LATAM------------------------------

Does anybody have a sample to send emails with AcuCobol to Office365? Until now we use sonnectors/dlls like Simple MAPI, Extended MAPI, SMTP or MSMAPI After installing Office 365 it seems we have to use the Microsoft Graph API. But no one knows how to integrate this API. Best regards Martin Richter------------------------------Martin RichterCEORop It Gmbh & Co. KgGermering DE------------------------------

Hi everyone, Today's developers expect a certain toolset for any project, with Visual Studio Code being one of the most popular development tools in the world. To make it easier to attract new specialists and to streamline the development within your enterprise, we've built the Rocket ACUCOBOL-GT Extension for Visual Studio Code, bringing key Rocket AcuBench features directly into VS Code on Windows. (with Linux support coming soon) Import your existing Rocket AcuBench projects, keep your compiler settings, and continue building, editing, compiling, and debugging without missing a beat. Inside the extension, you'll find: Rocket AcuBench Project Support - Use the extension to create and edit AcuBench projects. Compile - Build projects and programs using extension functionality. Debug - Debug your generated code. Create and Edit Screens - Use the extension to create, edit, and delete screens and screen controls. Code Editing - Supports basic ACUCOBOL code editing. It's built for comp

Hi everyone, As we're preparing exciting things for you about the upcoming Rocket Visual COBOL 11.0 release, it's a great opportunity to reflect on how COBOL continues to successfully support critical systems around the world. Here are five reasons why COBOL remains ideal for enterprise-grade applications. Designed for business and built to last COBOL was purpose-built for high-volume data processing, complex reporting, and precise financial calculations. Every day, COBOL applications process nearly 200 times more transactions than all Google and YouTube searches combined. High performance and rock-solid reliability have always been hallmarks of COBOL systems. High portability: it runs just about anywhere COBOL applications written decades ago still operate seamlessly on today's platforms, from mainframes to the multicloud. Thanks to COBOL's portability, mission-critical applications have adapted across generations of technology and will continue to do so. Enterprises can reuse cor

Linux/Windows thin client; runtime 10.51 I need to display any of a series of bitmaps in a grid cell.  I am using WBITMAP-LOAD (I have also tried WBITMAP-LOAD-IMAGES) to load a .bmp file, and I get a handle to the object.  However, these bitmaps will not display in grid cells if the runtime is thin client (if not thin client, it works).  I can display the bitmaps if the grid is not active. The grid is an active-x control called #grid.  ------------------------------Ken Schwartz Lead EngineerSouthWare ApteanOpelika US------------------------------

Hi, we use C$LOCKPID in Linux. Now we have a customer who's working with AcuConnect for Windows and we need something like C$LOCKPID. Is there a C$LOCKPID for windows or an alternative ? I found a post here from 2004, but perhaps there was some progress in the last 20 years ? ------------------------------Andreas WeinandSend invoices to this addressVacos GmbHStuttgart DE------------------------------

Trying to load Microsoft Visual Studio with Micro Focus Visual COBOL PE I get this message: "An error occurred in MainProg while attempting to open MM.cbl  No license for this feature is available ... expired.    Unable to obtain the requested licens:  [5997] no license is found"    How do I get a license renewal?   Thanks Paul Richards------------------------------[Paul] [Richards] []MrRocket Forum Shared AccountAustralia------------------------------

Hi everyone, With Rocket ACUCOBOL extend 11 now available, our team is already working on the next set of updates and improvements. As we plan future enhancements for ACUCOBOL products, it's a great opportunity to reflect on how COBOL (and ACUCOBOL) continue to successfully support critical systems around the world. Here are five reasons why COBOL remains ideal for enterprise-grade applications. Designed for business and built to last COBOL was purpose-built for high-volume data processing, complex reporting, and precise financial calculations. Every day, COBOL applications process nearly 200 times more transactions than all Google and YouTube searches combined. High performance and rock-solid reliability have always been hallmarks of COBOL systems. High portability: it runs just about anywhere COBOL applications written decades ago still operate seamlessly on today's platforms, from mainframes to the multicloud. Thanks to COBOL's portability, mission-critical applications have ada

Hi everyone, Today, we want to share MAIF's modernization story with you. MAIF, a major Spanish insurance company, successfully modernized its IT ecosystem without interrupting critical operations while boosting efficiency through innovative tools and processes. Here's how Rocket Visual COBOL made it possible: Company Founded in 1934, MAIF showcases a unique mutual insurance model where each of its 4.2 million members are both an insurer and insured. Renowned for their innovation and unwavering social commitment, MAIF continuously evolves to meet members' needs while fostering trust and responsibility. Challenge MAIF needed to replace the mainframe with modern, scalable infrastructure to improve processing, enable 24/7 availability, and enhance self-service without disrupting operations. Faced with an aging mainframe at end-of-life, MAIF sought a sustainable architecture to support seamless migration while modernizing their system. The goals were to optimize performance, ensure continu

I'm working on connecting a Visual COBOL application using an ODBC driver, and we want the driver to recognize that the request is specifically coming from a Visual COBOL program. Is there any standard way to achieve this? For example, does Visual COBOL use any common executable file that the driver can detect to identify the source of the call? Or is there any recommended way for the driver to detect that the request is coming from Visual COBOL?------------------------------Divya KoduriEngineerUnisys CorporationTenali IN------------------------------

Today, we experienced slowdowns in a production environment in the processes running there. We investigated the reason for this loss of performance and found that during the execution of one of the components, an excessive call was made to the thread_stmystate_fast function. Memory addresses were assigned more times than the process requires. This application was running on an earlier OS version, and there, the calls to this function were much lower, which did not cause any slowdowns in the process. I appreciate any guidance you can provide to resolve this error. Sincerely, Alejandro Rodriguez Mancera------------------------------alejandro rodriguez manceraconsulting IIOptima LATAM------------------------------

Does anyone have a sales contact who I could connect with to get a price to purchase a Visual COBOL 10 license to be able to compile programs to run from within SYSPRO 8 2025.------------------------------Grant IronsCEO - Source ITRocket Software Forum Member------------------------------

Hello everyone! We're pleased to announce that Rocket Software has launched Rocket ACUCOBOL extend 11, now available for general use. This release includes new versions of Rocket® AcuToWeb™, Rocket® AcuSQL™, Rocket® Acu4GL®, and Rocket® AcuXDBC™.   With a single upgrade to Rocket extend 11, you unlock multiple growth opportunities. Run your ACUCOBOL applications on the latest operating systems, deploy to the cloud with one click, and enhance the user experience with new graphical controls.  What's new in Rocket ACUCOBOL extend 11:  Faster development with Visual Studio Code support   Empower your teams to modernize ACUCOBOL applications using one of the world's most popular and widely adopted development tools.    Simplified cloud deployment with Rocket AcuToWeb   Easily deploy your ACUCOBOL application anywhere your business requires, including multicloud environments.    Enhanced user interfaces with new graphical features   Build richer, adaptive UIs using a bra

It’s time for a monthly wrap-up.We’re glad you’re here—more than 200 community members make this sub-forum a great place to connect and learn.This month, we had some excellent conversations. Here are three highlights:Alternate ways to install Visual COBOL code as services other than NSSM or task scheduler Highlights: Celebrating COBOL Day in Paris Microsoft Defender SmartScreen flags programs as "unrecognized app"Did you find these posts helpful? What other topics or resources would you love to see here? Your ideas shape the content we create, so please share your feedback in the comments.Thanks for being an engaged part of our community. We’re looking forward to another month of learning and sharing with you! ------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------ 

Hello! As July comes to a close, I want to thank all 100+ ACUCOBOL sub-forum members for making this space active and welcoming.  Here’s a quick look at a few standout conversations you might have missed: AcuServer and Runtime Encryption C$LOCKPID in Windows? Highlights: Celebrating COBOL Day in Paris Also, excitingly, Rocket® ACUCOBOL extend® 11 is now available. Our Principal Product Manager Dominic Sacre shared the details in his post. We want to hear from you. Is there something you’d like to see next month? Maybe a deep-dive on a specific feature, more how-to articles, or customer success stories? Let us know! Your suggestions help us build content that matters to you. Thanks for being with us. Looking forward to your thoughts!------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

My client has an hp printer and I can spool to the printer que but the print job is never released from the que. This printer will act perfectly for all non-acucobol applications - what needs to change to get the acucobol print jobs to autorelease?------------------------------Larry KramerRocket Software Forum Member------------------------------

Hi there, We want this forum to work for you. What kind of Visual COBOL content do you want to see more of? Are there tutorials, tips, or resources that would help you? Maybe you’re interested in best practices, performance optimization, or integration examples? Your feedback is important. Share your ideas, big or small. Let us know in the replies or send them my way via a direct message! Thanks for helping us shape the future of this space!------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Hi there, We’re planning next month’s content for this forum, and we want your input. What ACUCOBOL topics should we focus on? Do you want more tips on modernizing apps, technical deep-dives, or real-world user stories? Is there something you wish you’d known sooner about using ACUCOBOL? Share your suggestions below or via a direct message—no detail is too small. Your feedback helps us deliver the content that matters most to you. Looking forward to your ideas!------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Can anyone recommend an AI to use with help developing with Visual COBOL?   My co-workers that write in C++ are using Cursor, but that does not support Visual COBOL. ------------------------------Amy McDonoughSenior Software DeveloperN. Harris Computer CorporationIL US------------------------------

Last week, I had the pleasure of delivering the keynote at the Rocket Software Future of COBOL event, held just off the Champs-Élysées in a truly stunning venue in the heart of Paris. COBOL Day brought together members of our COBOL community to share experiences, learn from each other's modernization journeys, and explore the future of Rocket Visual COBOL and Rocket ACUCOBOL products.. Key topics we covered included: Move to Rocket Software and the Future of COBOL: We explored the ongoing relevance and evolution of COBOL. A special focus was placed on how modern environments and tools—including AI—are extending COBOL’s lifespan and enhancing integration with current technologies. It was a great to share our vision and what’s ahead for Rocket Visual COBOL and Rocket ACUCOBOL. New Functionalities in Rocket Visual COBOL and Rocket ACUCOBOL: Participants got a first look at the latest features and enhancements now available in Rocket Visual COBOL and Rocket ACUCOBOL. Modernization Options

Hi, We're needing to investigate encryption for several clients and understand we can turn it on  from the documentation here. However, we can't find any information on the specifics about how the encryption works.  Some questions we need answered are: Payload Encryption Is it and how is the payload encrypted? What is the encryption algorithm? Key Management Encryption type? Key length/size? Key rotation frequency? Key distribution? Thanks for any assistance with this query. Regards, ------------------------------Peter RuthIAS Customer SupportINTEGRATED AVIATION SOFTWARE PTY. LTD.Fullarton SA AU------------------------------

Last week, I had the pleasure of delivering the keynote at the Rocket Software Future of COBOL event, held just off the Champs-Élysées in a truly stunning venue in the heart of Paris. COBOL Day brought together members of our COBOL community to share experiences, learn from each other's modernization journeys, and explore the future of Rocket Visual COBOL and Rocket ACUCOBOL products.. Key topics we covered included: Move to Rocket Software and the Future of COBOL: We explored the ongoing relevance and evolution of COBOL. A special focus was placed on how modern environments and tools—including AI—are extending COBOL’s lifespan and enhancing integration with current technologies. It was a great to share our vision and what’s ahead for Rocket Visual COBOL and Rocket ACUCOBOL. New Functionalities in Rocket Visual COBOL and Rocket ACUCOBOL: Participants got a first look at the latest features and enhancements now available in Rocket Visual COBOL and Rocket ACUCOBOL. Modernization Options

Hi Are there any known issues with using C$LOCKPID on Red Hat.  When doing CALL C$LOCKPID GIVING W-PID, if I step through the call in the debugger, it initially gets he the correct PID and then on exiting the READ, W-PID is immediately reset to 0. It is working fine on SUSE Linux, so just checking if its a known issue, or f there is a workaround.  thank you------------------------------Mathew SevitzDeveloperDsv South Africa Pty LtdWitfontein ZA------------------------------

Hello ACUCOBOL community, A huge thank you to everyone who joined yesterday's Meet Rocket® ACUCOBOL extend® 11 webinar! We loved seeing so much interest and engagement as we explored new features. For those who'd like to revisit the content or couldn't attend live, we're excited to share the following resources: Check out the webinar slide deck Watch the recording here We also hosted a quiz during the webinar-congratulations to the top 5 fastest participants to answer! We'll be reaching out to the winners via email shortly. Thank you again for making this event a success, and for being such an engaged part of our community. Here's to more great webinars and learning opportunities in the future!------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------