Editing source program files

IBM® Developer for z/OS® supports any text editor for these source files: COBOL, JCL, PL/I, REXX, Assembler, and C or C++. It provides more editors for specialized purposes. For information and help with preparing your workspace for editing source files, see Setting up a workspace for editing source code.

Overview

Getting started with the COBOL Editor
The COBOL Editor provides the familiarity and features of other Eclipse-based editors. It also provides COBOL language-specific features such as syntax highlighting, refactoring, and source actions.
HLASM Editor
The HLASM Editor provides the familiarity and features of other Eclipse-based editors. It also provides Assembler language-specific features such as syntax highlighting and content assist.
JCL Editor
The JCL Editor provides the familiarity and features of other Eclipse-based editors. It also provides JCL-specific features such as syntax highlighting and source actions.
Getting started with the PL/I Editor
The PL/I Editor provides the familiarity and features of other Eclipse-based editors. It also provides PL/I language-specific features such as syntax highlighting, refactoring, and source actions.
Remote C/C++ Editor
The Remote C/C++ Editor allows for editing local or remote C/C++ files. It provides C/C++ language-specific features such as content assistance and syntax highlighting.
Remote Makefile Editor
The Remote Makefile Editor allows for editing local or remote C++ makefiles. It provides C/C++ language-specific features such as content assistance and syntax highlighting.
REXX Editor
The REXX Editor provides the familiarity and features of other Eclipse-based editors. It also provides REXX language-specific features such as syntax highlighting and content assist.
z Systems LPEX Editor
The z Systems LPEX Editor is an extension of the base LPEX editor. It provides functions that are useful as you develop COBOL, PL/I, and HLASM (High Level Assembler) programs for z/OS.