2009/12/1 McKown, John <[email protected]>: > Does anybody have RDz and use it with COBOL?
I use RDz with PL/1, though I doubt it'd be much different for COBOL. The main differences (vs. editing in ISPF) are that I do my initial compiles as "local syntax checks" until the code is ready to start proper testing; from there it's all done on the mainframe. Contrary to Microfocus Workbench, which we used at WORK(-1), in RDz all datasets remain on the mainframe, although local copies are made which come in mighty handy in case the network connection is lost, something that happens all too often. What I like most about RDz is the broad overview it gives me, compared to ISPF. I don't have to navigate through different PDS's to keep track of many different datasets; they're all there in my MVS files list with a couple of strategically defined filters. I can keep all datasets in their proper places, but still group them together in subprojects to facilitate building Endevor packages and avoid errors due to oversight. I am desperately wanting an Endevor plugin for RDz, though. It is one of the last things I venture into 3270 territory for. The RDz editor is flexible enough to accomodate whatever you're used to; it can be customised to behave either as an ISPF editor complete with line commands, or as a "normal" workstation editor, or a mix of the twain, depending on your preferences. RDz certainly isn't without its quicks and leaves some things to be desired for, but I find that, on the whole, it is quite a productivity boost. .tsooJ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
