Bidirectional layouts and tools
The smart logical layout is the Developer for z/OS® default layout.
MFS editor, BMS editor, and other tools-generated code is in smart logical layout. The use of
smart logical format is encouraged. Bidirectional users who are working with smart logical data must
understand the following conditions:
- Correct language (file extension) definition is important when you work with smart logical program sources. Incorrect language selection can cause incorrect bidirectional conversion and data corruption because the smart logical algorithm is sensitive to programming language syntax.
- Only tools that support the smart logical layout that is described in this help system must be used for work with smart logical files.