ClCS COBOL GENERATOR

CONCEPTS AND FACILITIES

CONCEPTS AND FACILITIES

SDA PRODUCTS. INC 475 Park Avenue south New York, New York 10016

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Genetal bereiiptiam ...................... 1 Mip I t W Q ~ ~ B @at tb k%@w .,........,.b..b % Technical Staff Requirearmts ............. 2 A 8ystem t o Serve tk, Ugrt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Curtoa Tailored ~ p l i e r t i c m s ............. 3 Applicatian Pmtum~m aad .......................... Response Tire 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Csnversfoas d Interaction WiBh Other S6ftr;cre

Package& . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .a .b. . . . . . . . . . . . S ................................. Security Scrwm Oan#?+Wm as8 ol r i l iost tw Under C-LJI .. . . . . . . . . a C . , . . . b . . . . . D . . . . a 6

On-Liaa m d b $ r h 4%paM%b&iar ........... 6 Hardware Capabilities .................... 7 Summary ..............................So. 7

CL/1 INSTALLATION ............................ 8 General Description ........ Installation 02 CLJl ..................... 8 Establishment of the CL/1 Project Implementation Plan ..................... 8

The Use and Development of CL/1 .......... 9 VENDOR SUPPORT ............................... 10

...................... General Description 10 Training ................................. 10 CL/1 Classroom Lecture and Workshop ...... 10 CL/1 Function Usage and Development ...... 11 Maintenance .............................. 11 Development .............................. 12 Documentation ............................ 13

INTRODUCTION

GENIRAL DESCRIPTION

CL/1 is an integrated productivity tool which

automatically generates command-level CICS COBOL programs as

well as batch COBOL programs.

A new generation in productivity tools, CL/lWs modular

design and total flexibility offer combined features which, to

date, are not available in any other product. CL/1 offers

features which:

a Reduce program development time and costs

a Generate unifonu COBOL code which is easy to maintain

and which supports shop standards

a Respond quickly to ad hoc requests and other

management needs for information

a Ease documentation requirements and reduce time

demands on programming staff and analysts

a Satisfy conversion and programming changes easily and

quickly

a Meet current user requirements and reduce backlogs

Why It Works for the User

Modularity and flexibility is the heart of CL/lVs

productivity. CL/lts modular design gives a building-block

capability from which to expand the system to any required

level.

The automatic programming techniques, which are unique to

the CL/1 system, significantly reduce the hours and days

required to get applications needs operatignal, thereby

reducing bottlenecks and providing major increases in

productivity. Simply by accessing a library of control

functions through an interactive prompter, high quality

debugged MS COBOL source programs are generated. These

programs are ready to be compiled for any generalized or

custom-tailored applications required.

CL/1 is designed as a tool for both the technical and

nontechnical user. It is a high-level noninterpretive'language

which does not lock the user into any given procedure. For

each individual application developed, programmers have the

flexibility to select and specify the most efficient

programming standard for the job to be done.

Technical Staff Requirements

With CLJ1, companies can utilize their entire technical

staff to develop CICS applications, from junior level

programers through senior level programmers.

This capability fills the critical gap between the scarce

supply of qualified BDP technicians, the demand for

applications development, and the timeliness of information.

Jrt~Oss level ptos s mi& create CZCS application p r q r u s aZWr aaly a few day+ trrlaing. This level of

)rargrm@nw pradueaiokty is srardr, p&mf>h%a through the design of

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ELj% is w#t~m $at wt iaarer-rp~lo;ffic, shop-unique ~ @ q ~ i r q m $ s @%a & L.a%aat.trffd vSth the system. We

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at8il;y barm816 dmmm 4% &%a bam4s &mi TP moaitars, as welt as g- GQBO& saw&wbr.

GSJ5 auWaat5erS1$? &S&gos thgl samcn code, prints and

stqnBardiss~ t@icBs za4 amfs to tho) requirements. The source

&odQ is smsistm#-5y rbap -8 trdrad .

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" With tb CUI ~ybtas, lM prar04as. watt@& ftpctionr far

a l l gbaerrl prscessirrg capabS5,i tie& . abis .base, the

a Develop a l l and any shap unique r e q ~ i r m + a t s , i n use

s t tb time ~f i n s t a l l a t i ~ n w ~ ~ E B ~l&tl i l (~l ly b e c ~ a a a

pro* 6-f the software toa l .

becruas CL/1 is r teal with as much p ~ ~ ~ t h patentiril as a

empcny $quire$ , i t can expand rind support r data eqater a t

sacb swcsasirs lava1 it ray require. Ln addition, i t

addaeases three @Rev u j ~ r concerns : a I t u t i l i z e s the c r ~ a t i v s a b i l i t y at! r, u s ~ r ' s

ran9er~06rel pragranars.

a I t axpads tb end a$erls crgAabilities spd reduces

b c k l b @ $ .

a I t s bolt--line value is raving8 in t iaa and dollars.

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Pa i l lmtrata tags, a C t d l i n p Z rta&am@at can preQuc8

between t-ty t+ Si#by t ima ab c r s t m % t i l b ~ g d ~ f f i ~ i m t U S

WlWL . L @ . C ~ edb. T h swpi4 prn(bi4w~ti~~ 8E C&/1 8 s a ~ r a t e d high

lave1 GICB @QMG ) t ~ g ~ a ~ ~ z trrqslates Onto ecesemy, md

orgaaizatims 8r@ LUU t o ribaltll,ira tiraly and sgst Mg8ctive

delivery af oa-line C I f 3 appllcatims.

With CLlE, tb wser i r assured af preger and egficient

dafr OGC~BS ht I O S @ ~ S ~ t b m . rijlk rlwaye 8 equal t 0 the

orgmlsst.loa #ad apahil i t i tm oe h b TP w i t w and tb@ design of tRs opplicakisn.

C~nversions +. . . CL/1 protects users against inpo33& c3nversion

the event of the upgrading or replacing of present or future

software, such as a new CICS release or change og'4data base

arnagement sys tern. $ ') ,, ,-7 t.. *,. , , I .. .

This open-endedness ensures that aay new software product

that can be interfaced by COBOL programing can be interfaced

through CL/l. I

For example, changes 'froinr AfSAM to V S M can be easily

accom lated. Other conversions.like D8S to OS, or CICS to

IMS/DC, are greatly simplified. t

Interaction With Other Software Packages

As CL/1 is input statenant-orientp- I and produces, PUS

COBOL source program, the systea :an be used t o support other

software product^#-. / I output may be on any Pile for

subsequent use to document programs, develop software tools and ' A C optimlilr8; $%put' may also be retaineo to simplify program

maintenanc@+ ' Theref ore, CL/1 generated code may be utilized or

mani'gid 'iri any way that programmer-created code is used:.

Security '

The design of 1 inttntiorraP3y separates the use of

program functions via input requests grow the areation and

management of the control functions.

In this way, users can generate on-line programs using

data base and file structures without compromising shop

standards or data access controls. Error processing will

always be comprehensive and uniform. No longer need the data

base administrator fear unauthorized or nonstandard use of

valuable company data.

Screen Generation and Utilization Under CL/1

CL/1 functions with existing map definition tecnniques so

as to provide the greatest range of flexibility for screen map

utilization. CL/l will utillize ataps genegated interactively

under TSO For BMS, as well as screen formats developed under

IBMts DMS. Through CL/1, screen definitions and fields can be

referenced by one simple input request statement.

On-Line and Batch Capabilities

1 operates in both on-line and batch environments.

On-line programs generated by CL/1 can be used for:

Transaction processtng

Data entry and editing

a Data base update and inquiry

Other functions under CICS

Batch pr M i n g includes:

a Application programs

Report generation

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S XWaTsLAT ION

~ @ t a l t s € . t s ~ . o f ,Cb/S r, Installation requires ore to three burs , depending

on machine availebilbfy.

a During this phase, SDA provides CLJl education in a

work-%hap e n v i r o ~ e n t ; this mathad quickly

establishes a staff's farilharity with €he product

and productivity for the user.

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a Butie~ t h i s step, the $aA OYS~(MIO engiaerrs and

user's personnel identify and define the user-unique

functions which will be required. MuStiple planning

sessions ate uswrrlly requi,red te establish the

implementation schedule, *

a The final step of the Project Implementation Plan

will include on-site participation by SDA technical

staff to ensure the successful completion of the

generator.

The Use and Development of CL/1

At this point, approximately five to fifteen working days

following the system's installation, CL/1 will be productive

and the user will realize the full benefit of the CL/l system

and all of the product ' s features, including site-unique requirements, and the creation of additional applications

through.the use of the site-developed CL/l programs.

G~netal Description

This aecti~n describes the support services supplied by

SDA to enable customers to fully utilize the capabilities of

CL/1. These services include training, maintenance,

developwent and document at i on.

Training

Training is included in the purchase of CL/1 and is

conducted on-sits. SiSIA1s training specialists are responsible

for ensuring that the user @ s personnel acquire a comprehensive

understanding of CL/1, its applications, and its uses.

The Trainin8 Courses are provided in two stages:

Classroom Lectures and Workshop

Fwnctign Usage Training

The courses are designed to fit into the user's daily

routine in order to ensure minimal disruption of the work

environment. They are also tailored to operating systems needs

and to the technical proficiency level of the staff.

Classes are limited to fifteen students in order to

provide each person with hands-on experience and individualized

attention.

CL/1 Classroom Lectures and Workshops

This course of classroom lectures and hands-on workshop

experience lasts four days.

The C t / 1 etrrrlrorlhbapt r r a drsigned wtth two cate~ories

6f tecblml sraff i aid: first, the p r o # ~ m e r whose

prisarp a , fs staph applications; scrcanb, the zsre

rrperlmwd Apm#e~wi) wlrorr uru wllL vary t r a basic to

colpsar @ppOEere%rnaP

Ct/l Fmcelm asma: B ~ v b f ~ ~ 6 t ~ t TSw merRa perraan.1 who will be rerponribl~ tor

ralrteairc9lug rad mZEllacIng the Cb/1 cealtral fuacfieas are

ttai-4 in Qkes p2lraa,.

P'bso Z Cmap86ttsr 05 the t%assrasm l s c t u ~ e s and

v9%ltsbspr.

Pbat~a II A tw-bly twtarirl eorerfagv the design

philosapby ad the CL/1 Function Control, and

the design of CL/1 Code, in addition to the

use of the CL/1 Function Utilities.

P h a s ~ I11 CL/1 prograa creation. This phase is

conducted during the time of the project's

implementation.

Maintenance

Education, installation and first-year maintenance are

included with the purchase of CL/l.

After the dtrst year, 80A provides cosrprehensive ongoing

.rr-iatenanca by arrn~ial subscription. This automatically

entitles tb @ ~ + t fa:

R ~ U ~ P T up6bt.b t o the system

$ystaias mslcaacaarents

Bs-site rolntena~kce

Hef-lime telephone consultation

Development

The CL/1 system prsvides a variety of processes and tools

which can be maniptlfbted with step-by-step continuity. Because

each code and Qeatu~e is handled in this uncomplicated modular

step-by-step foshioa, C L J l is a tool which can be used for

on-going development. In addition, as an aid to software or

data base conversions, CL/1 interfaces with any COBOL

programming language and ensures that the data transferred is

clean, usable and appropriate.

In addition to future enhancements which are identified

and developed by the CL/1 Development Group, our users are

encouraged to submit enhancement suggestions and requests to

SDA. The forum for our users1 interaction is the Annual SDA

Users' Conference. The conference provides a unique

opportunity for users to meet with SDA management, technical

staff members and other users; to share information and

techniques and to attend presentations of topical interest.

Documentation

SDA provides three copies of all documentatiop .needed to

use the C1/1 system, and complete class materia- for each

trainee. Also, new editipm of, -andF -w the C&/1 1 .

Reference Manual and other ongoing documentation xa upplied

free of charge to all maintenance s~bsctibsr~s~ +

OFFICES

Corporate: 260 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10016 (21 2) 686-2032

New York 475 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10016 (21 2) 481 -6800

270 Madison Avenue New York, New York 1001 6 (21 2) 686-9680

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England SDA UK Limited Orient House 42/45 New Broad Street London, EC2 MI 1 D 01 -628-051 3

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