Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course covers various statements used in the Procedure Division of a COBOL program, where the data processing actually occurs. Users will learn how to open and close files, read and write records, and format and move data

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Code statements to open files, close files, and stop program execution
Manage processing using the PERFORM and PERFORM UNTIL statements
Transfer data records to and from storage with READ and WRITE
Prepare and format data fields using the MOVE statement

Topics: 
Overview
One-Time Tasks
Executing the Processing Paragraph
Reading and Writing Data
The MOVE Statement
Moving Data

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.