Does the evaluate command exist?

[enterprisebu]

App Developer asked me, AIX admin, how to tell if the evaluate command exists in my version of cobol. How do I figure this out? Also, he asked me to explain to him how to get into cobol? I don't even know what that means Can anyone out there provide me with some help? THANKS

 

[PHV]

Doesn't have the App Developer access to the manuals ?

 

[fredericofonseca]

It's very ease to see if it does or not.
Let the guy create a program that contains the following.


Working storage.

01 abc pic x.

procedure

main.
evaluate abc
when "A"
continue
end-evaluate.


Of the program compiles OK then it has otherwise it does not.

Regards

Frederico Fonseca
SysSoft Integrated Ltd

http://www.syssoft-int.com

 

[enterprisebu]

Some people like to have their hands held... thanks for the info.

 

[WMK]

If you know what your compiler is, we may be able to point you (and your "friend") to the online documentation - including an LRM (Language Reference Manual) that tells what statements (not commands) are available for it.

Bill Klein