Re: [Tiny-cobol-users] dynamic linked libraries

[David E. <de...@us...>]

Burke Cabaniss wrote:

> ... 
> The COBOL I use has a "CALL PROGRAM [name]" statement that 
> works like a CALL and then a CANCEL (of the caller). The COBOL I use 
> finds programs by name in an object file directory, with no special 
> "library" setup.

Some COBOL compilers can create executables or special objects.

The 'special objects' are run using a special program which loads and then executes it.
For example MF 'cobrun' and ACU 'runcbl'.

I plan to add a program, called 'htcobrun', to CVS within the next few days.
This will enable TC (sub)programs, compiled as modules (shared-libraries, DLLs), to be
loaded and run.

One of the advantages of this method, is that all COBOL programs can be compiled as modules.
  On UN*X platforms, a complete static versions of the TC run-time library can be enclosed
in 'htcobrun', thus increasing program run performance.

Would anyone like to try (test) this program ?
If so let me know and I will forward the source and instructions.

All comments and suggestions are welcomed.