Subject: RE: XML
From: Wakser, David (David.Wakser@infocrossing.com)
Date: Thu Jul 03 2008 - 18:13:44 EDT
Allan: I agree with Kevin; it's no great shakes! I started creating XML from COBOL over 6 years ago. The output file was variable in length. It is easiest if you have a sub-routine that will remove imbedded blanks. Otherwise, you just need to pair up the "tags" to the "data". In truth, it MIGHT even be easier to create using Rexx - since string manipulation is much easier there. Ask for the schema & you'll see it's simpler than it sounds. David Wakser -----Original Message----- From: owner-vse-l@Lehigh.EDU [mailto:owner-vse-l@Lehigh.EDU] On Behalf Of Kevin Corkery Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 6:07 PM To: VSE Discussion List Subject: RE: XML Actually, creation of XML documents from a COBOL program isn't all that difficult, you just throw tags around things and off you go. You basically need to know what data belongs to what tag and the contect of the tag. Yep, I know, it's sort of gobbletiguck, but if you saw a schema it's pretty easy to imagine how to create a document. Whay I think you're asking is a client just wants you to XML some output then have at it, so to speak. As I suggested earlier, look at www.datawatch.com for some ideas on what being done. -----Original Message----- From: owner-vse-l@Lehigh.EDU [mailto:owner-vse-l@Lehigh.EDU] On Behalf Of Allan Peterson Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 5:58 PM To: VSE Discussion List Subject: XML Is there an XML coding in FCOBOL for Dummies ? Allan Peterson Network/Infrastructure Specialist Team Leader DDI: 09 442 8615 | Mobile: 021 750 529 | Fax: 09 442 8601 Email: Allan.Peterson@revera.co.nz | Web: www.revera.co.nz -------------------------------------------------------- WARNING:This email and any attachments contain private communications. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not entitled to read, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this email and/or its attachments (if any). If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email and delete this email and any attachments from your system. P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail
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