Re: sequential file formats

On 24 Jul 2005 22:02:28 -0700, "theador" <Theador@xxxxxxxxx>
enlightened us:

>I have noticed that every compiler/op sys seems to create a different
>format for sequential files. for instance, a COBOL program on the
>mainframe will create a sequential file with a four byte header that
>indicates length. On microfocus on AIX, a COBOL program will create a
>similar file but the with a special record as the first record that has
>some additional information.
>

Have you noticed that a sequential file on the mainframe, whether
created by COBOL or some other language, can also not have a four byte
header and be fixed length?


>Does anyone know of a comprehensive list of all the different formats
>that may be out there?
>
>I will post small sample program that will create a two record
>sequential file in hopes that some of you will run the program and
>report back the format of the file that is produced. A hex dump as a
>post would be great. if you can not hex dump on your selected
>operating system, then email the output to theador@@@@gmail and I will
>hex dump the file and post it.
>
>Hopefully we can cover these combinations:
>Fujitsu on UNIX
>Fujitsu on WIndows
>IBM on AIX
>IBM on z/OS
>MicroFocus on UNIX
>MicroFocus on WIndows
>AccuCOBOL
>OpenCOBOL
>
>Thanks to those who can help in this experiment,
>Theador.

Regards,

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