PRINTIBM: convert IBM-format print files to VS format

Description

Converts IBM-format print files on disk or tape to Wang disk print file format. Also converts EBCDIC characters to ASCII.

Categories

System Operation
Conversion
Program Development

Related files

PRINTIBM: Object file or COBOL source for the program.

CONVERTE: Subroutine that converts EBCDIC characters to ASCII.

User Instructions

PRINTIBM converts IBM print files on disk or tape to Wang print files on disk. If tape is used as input, the file to be converted may be selected by its sequence on the tape rather than by a name.

At the PRINTIN screen, enter the name and location of the file to be converted. If the input is from tape, the file's sequence number may be substituted for the name and library. The LISTING screen--which controls the location of the output file--is normally suppressed; see description below to control these elements.

Programmer Instructions

Converts IBM print files (fixed-length, uncompressed, EBCDIC character set, length 133) to VS format (variable-length, compressed, ASCII character set, length 134). Can work from tape or disks. Completely equipped with GETPARMs; can be run under program control.

Very helpful for informational exchange with IBM systems or when communicating with vendors, such as in Computer Output to Microfiche (COM) applications.

If the print file is greater than 1,000 lines, the output file allocation may be too small. To control this, or to control the name or location of the output file, use a procedure to control the LISTING GETPARM.

PRINTIN     Press (RETURN) to continue.

  FILE      (blank)     The name and location of the IBM
  LIBRARY   (blank)     print file to be converted.  May be
  VOLUME    (blank)     ignored if the input form is TAPE and
                        the file sequence option is used.

  DEVICE    TAPE        Set to DISK to use a disk file for
                        input.

  FILESEQ   0001        Optional; applies only if DEVICE =
                        TAPE.

LISTING     Optional; normally hidden.  Enter information and
            press (RETURN) to continue.

  FILE      (blank)     The name and location of the
  LIBRARY   (blank)     Wang-format print file to be created
  VOLUME    (blank)     on disk.

COBOL source is available.

Example of use

PRINTIBM can be used wherever a conversion is needed from IBM-format print files to VS disk files. Possible uses include data interchange with other computing environments, quality control for tapes sent to service bureaus, and bank balance reporting.

Comments

Complementary program to PRINTVS. VS output can only be to disk files.