Introduction

Macro Level Interpreter helps convert CICS applications from macro level to command level and removes the need to manually convert source code or to maintain multiple versions of CICS. The simple installation and operation of Macro Level Interpreter provides an easy and efficient method to move macro level applications into a command level CICS environment without the need for costly conversions.

Why use valuable programming resources to manually convert application source code? Macro Level Interpreter will dynamically convert macro calls to command level code allowing you to convert seamlessly to CICS version 3 or above. There is no need to maintain multiple versions of CICS or modify and recompile applications.

Macro Level Interpreter protects your investment in production legacy applications by allowing you to move them to current versions of CICS with minimal effort. For applications that will be replaced or phased out, you do not need to spend valuable programmer resources converting them to command level. Macro Level Interpreter will convert them automatically for as long as required.

Macro Level Interpreter can be used in conjunction with Macro Level Detector®, a software product which analyses your CICS applications and tells you exactly which programs contain macro calls and which macros are used. Macro Level Detector is also marketed and supported by VTA Software Inc.


Benefits:


  • Convert macro level applications to command level without the need for source code.
     
  • Save costly programming hours by removing the need for manual code conversion and re-compilation.
     
  • Remove the necessity to maintain multiple versions of CICS.
     
  • Migrate to CICS 3.3, 4.1 or Transaction Server without concern.
     

Why consider MLI:


The requirement to migrate to CICS version 3 or above may be impeded by your ability to convert macro level applications to command level. This may be due to resource constraints or missing or mismatched source code . Macro Level Interpreter provides a solution for these problems. Simply let MLI dynamically convert your applications while you watch. Macro Level Interpreter will allow you to see your macro level applications run under CICS version 2, in command mode, before converting to CICS version 3.

This provides assurance that the applications will run in command mode before commitment is made to convert. Running multiple versions of CICS to support both macro and command level programs that can be costly and error prone. The additional maintenance overhead removes valuable resources from tasks such as critical maintenance and applications development.



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