Is there a way to use the COBOL File Handling routines with filenames that contain spaces?
I want to use CBL_RENAME_FILE to rename a file from say "TEST-FILE.TXT" to "TEST FILE.TXT" i.e. I want the final file name to include a space. Is this possible - with this routine or in any other way?
Many thanks,
Is there a way to use the COBOL File Handling routines with filenames that contain spaces?
I want to use CBL_RENAME_FILE to rename a file from say "TEST-FILE.TXT" to "TEST FILE.TXT" i.e. I want the final file name to include a space. Is this possible - with this routine or in any other way?
Many thanks,
This is possible by quoting the filename, e.g.
MOVE '"TEST FILE.TXT"' TO FILE-NAME
Is there a way to use the COBOL File Handling routines with filenames that contain spaces?
I want to use CBL_RENAME_FILE to rename a file from say "TEST-FILE.TXT" to "TEST FILE.TXT" i.e. I want the final file name to include a space. Is this possible - with this routine or in any other way?
Many thanks,
Thank you but unfortunately that doesn't work - it prepares the FILE-NAME but as soon as I use "CBL_RENAME_FILE" to rename the file the name gets truncated to "TEST", because the routine uses space delimited names.
However, I have found I can use CALL X"91" to run a DOS command to copy the file. It's a bit messy, especially as it flashes up a DOS window - but it works.
I was hoping someone would suggest a better way.
Is there a way to use the COBOL File Handling routines with filenames that contain spaces?
I want to use CBL_RENAME_FILE to rename a file from say "TEST-FILE.TXT" to "TEST FILE.TXT" i.e. I want the final file name to include a space. Is this possible - with this routine or in any other way?
Many thanks,
I am using some of the CBL_Routines within a backup program (CBL_COPY_FILE, CBL_DELETE_FILE, CBL_CHECK_FILE_EXIST). Filenames with spaces are properly handled. But i don't put together the filenames manually. Before i scan the desired directories with X"91" function 69 and use the filenames returned without changes.
Is there a way to use the COBOL File Handling routines with filenames that contain spaces?
I want to use CBL_RENAME_FILE to rename a file from say "TEST-FILE.TXT" to "TEST FILE.TXT" i.e. I want the final file name to include a space. Is this possible - with this routine or in any other way?
Many thanks,
You are correct about the routine using space delimited names, so my suggestion was missing the ending space of the file name.
It should be then formatted as <single-quote><double-quote>Filename With Spaces<double-quote><space><single-quote>, i.e. '"TEST FILE.TXT" '
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