178IBM Application Development Tools for z/OS and OS/390
5.1 Start by validating your software levels
To effectively use this tool, you must have the correct levels of software installed
on your system. The Authorized Program Analysis Reports (APARs) we have
listed should be reviewed to identify the corresponding Program Temporary Fix
(PTF) appropriate for your operating environment.
5.2 Overview
The ability to compile old COBOL programs using the convert and compile option
of Debug Tool Utilities and Advanced Functions provides you with an easy way of
debugging old COBOL programs, while giving you the option of using the
converted source and ...
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