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Fetch some value based on another value from a VB rec file


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Sandip Mallick

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:46 pm
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I have a file of variable length from where I want to fetch a particular field for each record after a specific field. How can I achieve this using Cobol Program.

For example : the two records in a VB file looks like

POL :123456 CLIENT NAME : ROB PARKER PREMIUM DUE DATE: FEB, 13, 23
POL :678844 CLIENT NAME : S PETER PREMIUM DUE DATE: JAN, 04, 23

My requirement is to fetch the date for rec1 FEB, 13, 23 & for rec2 JAN, 04,23 after the constant field name PREMIUM DUE DATE.

How to achieve this in a COBOL program.
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sergeyken

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:56 pm
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Sandip Mallick wrote:

How to achieve this in a COBOL program.


Required steps are as follows:

1. Read a number of manuals and guides on COBOL

2. Train yourself with multiple examples on data processing using COBOL

3. Learn something about Joining Records algorithms

4. Write a code in COBOL to perform record joining specific to your case

5. Debug your code using test input data

6. Bingo! Your job is done!


P.S.
Much more simple solution would be: using DFSORT/SYNCSORT utility for this routine task
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Rohit Umarjikar

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 4:46 am
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Moved to Beginners section, please refer the manuals or sample existing programs in your shop.
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