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DataTools HowTo: Use a COBOL Copybook to Define Fields

Jul 28

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Question:

Can I use a COBOL copybook (FD) to define the fields in my COBOL data file? And if so, how?

Answer:

Yes, each of the following DataTools Data Parsers includes a feature that allows you to use a COBOL copybook to parse COBOL data. Detailed steps, including screenshots, are provided for you in the attached PDF document.


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