Copybook Page

The Copybook page displays the copybook that is loaded into the Copybook resource.

Use the following buttons and drop-down menus, as appropriate, to edit the copybook:

  • Import
  • Compare with the original
  • Options available in the More menu:
    • Revert to the original
    • Generate from a schema... (COBOL only)
    • Insert slack byte items (COBOL only)
    • Save to a file...

For details, see In-Place Copybook Editing.

Field Literal Value/Module Property? Description C P R
Fixed Format No For COBOL, the field that specifies whether the content is in fixed or free format:
  • If this field is selected, the data is to be in COBOL fixed format, that is, columns 0-6 are reserved for line numbers. The content is expected to end at or before column 72.
  • If this field is deselected, the data can be in COBOL free format, that is, the COBOL code can be within columns 0-6 and can span beyond column 72.

For PL/I, the field that specifies whether the content is in fixed or free format. Note the following conditions:

  • If you select this field, the declaration is to be in columns 1-72. Columns beyond 72 are reserved for line numbers.
  • If you deselect this field, the declaration can be located in any column.
x x  
Data Element No The data element to be converted into XML schema. x x