Scenario III: Modify Existing IDL and Server Mapping Files

The IDL Extractor for COBOL can be started from an existing pair of IDL and server mapping files. A server mapping file is a Designer file with extension .svm or .cvm. See Server Mapping Files for COBOL.

Start of instruction setTo start the COBOL Mapping Editor

  • Open the context menu of an IDL file and choose COBOL > Modify Interface.

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    Or:
    Choose Open With > EntireX COBOL Mapping Editor.

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Continue with Step 5: Select the COBOL Interface and Map to IDL Interface as described under Scenario I: Create New IDL and Server Mapping Files.