Executing OS Commands from COBOL

[dabowles]

Is there anyway to execute command line commands through COBOL and if so, what is the syntax?

Thanks,

David B.

 

[PHV]

Which Cobol ?
Have a look here:

http://www.tek-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=5950

Hope This Helps, PH.
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[dabowles]

I apologize I didn't check the faqs first. I am using AcuCOBOL 74 on a SCO UNIX box. Is there a different command than calling system? The faq seems to indicate those are for Windows OS's.

Thanks again,

David B.

 

[PHV]

In fact the default shell is called, /bin/sh in your case.

Hope This Helps, PH.
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[dabowles]

So are you saying that I should replace "SYSTEM" in the line CALL SYSTEM USING COMMAND-LINE. with /bin/sh, because the line CALL SYSTEM USING COMMAND-LINE. is working, however it is not parsing the text correctly that is stored in the WORKING-STORAGE variables.

Thanks,

David B.

 

[PHV]

I never said that, I just explained you how the routine works.
I strongly suggest you read your manual.