Why special tools are required by smart logical layout
To support correct processing of bidirectional data that contains marks, special handling was added to z Systems® LPEX Editor, file search windows, the text compare window, and compilers.
Developer for z/OS® bidirectional
users who are working on program development with remote visual files
have the following options:
- Use smart logical conversion for visual data (visual-to-logical conversion with marks) and use special tools for handling smart logical data. The advantage of this approach is that data display and editing in z Systems LPEX editor is identical to the data display and editing on the visual zSeries system. Search and compare of smart logical files is supported as well. The disadvantage of this approach is that not all tools were adapted to support smart logical data.
- Use standard visual-to-logical conversion (without marks) and use standard Eclipse tools. The advantage of this approach is that all standard Eclipse tools support logical data without marks. The disadvantages of this approach are that in some cases logical data is displayed differently from how it is displayed on visual system, and there is potential for data corruption when multiple conversions are performed or data is edited on a logical system.
- Use files in visual layout. Visual layout, although sparsely supported by Eclipse, might be useful for special needs.