Generating analysis files

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2.1.0+

IBM® watsonx Code Assistant for Z Code Optimization Advice provides COBOL developers with a prioritized report of inefficiencies affecting performance. The report allows developers to easily identify and fix these issues at the source code level, allowing for greater optimization with IBM z/OS.

About this task

To generate any analysis files in Z Code Optimization Advice, you must submit a Job Control Language (JCL) file detailing the COBOL programs you want to include within the report. This JCL is referred to as the Z Code Optimization Advice launcher, or more commonly, the launcher.

Procedure

  1. Configure your Z Code Optimization Advice launcher by following the guidelines in Single system launcher setup or Multi-system launcher setup. Ensure that the launcher points to the application you want analyzed.
  2. Save any changes made to the launcher.
  3. Open the context menu of the launcher file, and select Submit Job.
    A report will be generated to the location specified in // SET OUTPUT=hlq.coa.output in the launcher file.
    Note: 2.5.0+
    Some settings have changed from previous versions. The OUTPUT parameter replaces the JSON parameter.