visual-studio-codecobol

how to configure vs code for cobol


thanks in advance for ur help. Im learning cobol, but i have so many problems with the formatting and error hilighting, im using BroadcomMFD.cobol-language-support extension, but always says that my variables aren't inicialized and dont accept the >>SOURCE FORMAT FREE

Ive tried with other extensions and seeking extension configuration, but i dont know so good what should I do


Solution

  • broadcomMFD.cobol-language-support for Visual Studio Code, under Compatibility,

    The COBOL Language Support extension only supports IBM Enterprise COBOL. Other versions of COBOL are not supported.

    IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS 6.4, Language Reference (PDF download), Reference format, does not show any support for >>SOURCE FORMAT FREE.

    I suggest getting the IBM Enterprise COBOL manual and formatting your programs according to the required reference format.