FORMAT Clause
The IBM i series, specifically ILE COBOL or COBOL400, has several features that differentiate...
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Table Handling
In ILE COBOL, a table is the equivalent of an array in other programming...
Setup and Manage Subsystem
Creating a subsystem description You can create a subsystem description in two ways: by...
Setup and Manage OUTQ
Creating an output queue The Create Output Queue (CRTOUTQ) command is used to set...
Setup and Manage JOBQ
Creating a Job Queue in IBM i To establish a new job queue on...
Setup and Manage JOBD
Creating a job description Job descriptions can be created using the character-based interface, the...
Basic Terminology
Object An object is a named area within the system that can be accessed...
String Handling
String Handling String handling commands are essential tools for working with and changing text...
Looping Statements
Perform Looping Statements Iterative programming uses loops to make a set of statements run...