Problem:
Is there any set of specific directives recommend whent converting from mainframe COBOL370 programs to Microfocus COBOL Net Express?
Resolution:
The list of directives should match the mainframe compiler version currently being used.
Micro Focus creates a standard for that Dialect, but that does not mean it will match the specific environment completely.
Look at Net Express Help > Start Here, Migration Cookbook, Chapter 6 Directives and Dialects
for the directives associated with each Dialect.
Obtain the list of directives that are used when compiling on the mainframe and match them to one of the dialects and then add/remove additional directives as needed.
There is no list other than using the DIALECT(XXX) directive where XXX indicates a specific dialect. There are simply too many combinations of language elements that would enable a simple list of directives to work in all cases. This being understood the only generic list would be that provided by the DIALECT directive, then add directives as needed for your specific envirnoment.
