Compiler errors in COBOL Picture clauses



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Compiler errors in COBOL Picture clauses

Postby coollearner » Thu Jun 03, 2010 3:26 pm

Hi All,
Can any one give me list of compiler errors that can occur the usage of Picture clauses in cobol. (errorsthat occur with movement of data, incorrect type of data etc)
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Re: Compiler errors in COBOL Picture clauses

Postby Robert Sample » Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:49 pm

If you check the COBOL Programming Guide manual, you can find section 2.1.7.1 which gives the entire program to generate a list of every possible compiler error message as
     Identification Division.
     Program-ID. ErrMsg.
so you can generate your own list.
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Re: Compiler errors in COBOL Picture clauses

Postby coollearner » Fri Jun 04, 2010 7:50 am

where can I find the COBOL Programming Guide manual ..?
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Re: Compiler errors in COBOL Picture clauses

Postby Robert Sample » Fri Jun 04, 2010 8:09 am

IBM's web site would be the best source http://www-01.ibm.com/software/awdtools/cobol/zos/library/
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Re: Compiler errors in COBOL Picture clauses

Postby coollearner » Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:34 am

Thank you. I ve referred the manual. The manual is having information about the error formats and erros that can occur in a cobol program. But I want errors that get generated while handling Picture clauses.
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Re: Compiler errors in COBOL Picture clauses

Postby dick scherrer » Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:43 am

Hello,

Suggest you concentrate on writing correct code and when an error is generated, know how to find the information about the error in the manuals. . .

It is a considerable waste of time to try to itemize every possible error that could be generated. . .

Also suggest you create code with a few things you know are different picture errors. When these errors are shown in the compiler output, look up the official explanation. . .
Hope this helps,
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Re: Compiler errors in COBOL Picture clauses

Postby coollearner » Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:45 am

Thanks for the advice
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Re: Compiler errors in COBOL Picture clauses

Postby dick scherrer » Fri Jun 04, 2010 9:53 am

You're welcome :)

If you find an error description that is not clear, post your doubt and someone will be able to clarify.

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Re: Compiler errors in COBOL Picture clauses

Postby Robert Sample » Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:28 pm

The errors that can be generated from a PICTURE clause will be included in the list of all errors that COBOL can generate. You would have to do a little work to find these errors yourself -- apparently this is beyond you. But you were provided a quick method to generate what you asked about.

If you have specific errors, post them and we will help you interpret them.
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