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karavi2000

Hi,

I tried running a program with COBOL Compiler option "TEST(NONE,SYM)" and 88 Level variable declared in the working storage. But the program didn't get compiled successfully until I removed that particular option.

Is there any reason why compiler should not allow both these two or am I missing something here? Please enlighten us. Thanks for your time.

Regards,
Ravishankar

kolusu · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 11:40 am Post subject:

karavi2000,

What is the error message you got? AFAIK the compiler options you specify should not any impact.

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karavi2000 · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:16 pm Post subject:

Kolusu,
Here is what I found out.

TEST(NONE SYM) will work without a 88 level variable. If we have 88 level variable defined in the program, it will work only if it is TEST(NONE,SYM) (Lookout for the comma ',').

I couldn't make a logical sense out of what I got even after having a first glance at some references, but this is the way it works. Any after thoughts?

Anyway, only after your reply I got a strike to try this one. Thanks for that.

Regards,
Ravishankar

Phantom · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject:

karavi2000,

Would you mind replying to this message ? We will also get a chance to learn new things.

kolusu · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:28 pm Post subject:

Phantom · Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:36 pm Post subject:

Karavi2000,

Hope you saw Kolusu's test results....This is why we always request users to post the error message - just to avoid people assuming something and mis-leading others too.

Pls Check your error messages and let us know if you agree / still contradict kolusu's answer.

Thanks,
Phantom