Editing Files as Binary Data

You can use the editor to access files that do not have a COBOL structure, or for which you do not have the COBOL record descriptions. The function treats the files as if they were sequential, fixed length format files.

This function can be used in environments in which COBOL is not installed.

Setup Procedure

The setup procedure is as follows.

1. Select Options from the menu bar, and select Environment Setup from the pull down menu.  2. The Environmental Setup property sheet is displayed.  3. Set Binary Access as the Access Method in the Work Environment tab.  4. Click the OK button.

Operational Procedure

Other functions operate the same as they do in COBOL data files.