Re: [Tiny-cobol-users] Lineage clause

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

Ravi Katti wrote:

> As of now TC doesn't seem to support lineage clause. could anyone 
> pls help me as to how do I print non-standard stuff like cheques/checks
> etc on a line printer. In short any workaround for lineage clause?

Use a standard control break, with an 'ADVANCING PAGE'. This will add a <FF> form-feed to
the output file.

The number of lines in a form can usually be set on the printer.
When a <FF> is encountered, it will jump to the top of the next form.


> What is the syntax for using "exec" command within cobol programs? 
> I didnt find anyhting in sample programs.

The 'exec*' are a set of functions found in the C library.

You can use the standard COBOL CALL verb (CALL 'execle' ...).

Note that all parameters must include a NULL character at the end.