Create a COBOL format

To create a format for COBOL records, follow the same steps as in Creating a fixed format, with the following modifications:

• In step 3, click COBOL in the Type group in the Record Formats window.
• In step 8, type the COBOL picture description in the Picture text box.
• In step 9, type the data type in the Usage text box.
• The arrow displays the selection list of available data types for the Usage text box.
  Figure 1. Fixed-format definition window for a COBOL format