Re: sequential file formats

epc8@xxxxxxxx wrote:

> Then dealing with the differences in record structure will be the
> *least* of your problems. Coping with the myriad ways of encoding the
> actual data is much more difficult.
>
> The easiest and most reliable way of moving data from COBOL X to COBOL
> Y is via text files in which all of the digits in a number and its sign
> (if present) are explicitly represented.

Do you have some specific examples of different ways that different
compilers encode data when writing to a sequential file? I would be
especially interested in hex dumps of the differences rather than just
a discussion. I am not doubting you, I would just like to see the
actual examples. One that I am aware of is that IBM COBOL on AIX
encodes the sign digit of COMP3 data differently than microfocus or IBM
COBOL on zOS. I dont currently have access to those compilers so I am
afraid I can not provide the hex dumps.

Theador.

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