Modifying a copybook file

If the copybook file does not conform to what the COBOL Copybook Importer Wizard expects, a type tree is not successfully generated. Before importing the copybook file, you might want to:

  • Check that the level number statements (for example, 01, 05, 10) in your copybook do not start before Column 8.
  • Check for statements not supported by the COBOL Copybook Importer. The importer does not expand any embedded COPY clauses. Add the data included in the embedded COPY clauses before you run the COBOL Copybook Importer.
    Note: If you do not modify the copybook file before running the COBOL Copybook Importer wizard, use the Type Designer to manually modify the generated type tree. See the section "COBOL Features Not Supported" for information.