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Enterprise COBOL for z/OS 6.3 documentation is refreshed today to include the following enhancements:

Enhancements in COBOL 6.3 with PTFs installed: (For a complete list of Enterprise COBOL PTFs, check https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/604539):

PH40562: A new signature information byte is added for the DECIMAL-POINT IS COMMA clause so that the compiler can indicate to the debugger when COBOL programs have the DECIMAL-POINT IS COMMA clause. (Signature information bytes)
PH42280: The following messages are updated to report additional information and return codes:
- IGYSI5305-U
- IGYSI5306-U

Documentation fixes:

- In Programming Guide:

Updated considerations and restrictions for mixed AMODE 31 and AMODE 64 COBOL applications. (Other considerations and restrictions)
Updated considerations and restrictions for COBOL programs in AMODE 31 interacting with Java programs in AMODE 64. (Other considerations and restrictions)
Corrected link-edit considerations for AMODE and RMODE settings. (RMODE)
Added a link to the example showing that a recursive program uses both WORKING-STORAGE and LOCAL-STORAGE. (Identifying a program as recursive)

-In Performance Tuning Guide:

Clarified that RTEREUS cannot be used with z/OS UNIX process or with programs running in AMODE 64. The usage under IMS is not recommended and should be avoided. (RTEREUS)

The English PDF files are also refreshed to include the updates above. You can find the latest English PDF files from the Enterprise COBOL for z/OS library page at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/enterprise-cobol-zos-documentation-library.

If you have any comments regarding COBOL docs, please send them to compinfo@cn.ibm.com.

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