Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course shows users how to use the new COBOL to compile code and debug.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Use various statements to combine programs
Determine when to use static calls and when to use dynamic calls, and their appropriate options
Use different compilers
Differentiate between COBOL OS/VS compiler options and new COBOL compiler options, and resolve compatibility issues
Use the DEBUG-ITEM special register in the debugging process
Use TEST and its suboptions in the debugging process
Invoke the Debug tool and use the various Debug tool commands

Topics: 
Combining Programs
Program Linkage
Using Compilers
New Compiler Options
Using Your Source Code for Debugging
The Debugging Process

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.