Micro Focus Visual COBOL 2.3 for Visual Studio 2015 > Programming > Data Access > Data Files > Data File Tools (Technology Preview)

Data File Tools (Technology Preview)

Note: This is a technology preview feature only. It is being made available to allow you to test and provide feedback on this new capability; however, this feature is not intended for production use and it is not supported as such. Furthermore, Micro Focus does not guarantee that this feature will be delivered at a GA level and if it is, then the functionality provided might differ considerably from this technology preview.

Micro Focus Data File Tools (Technology Preview) is a standalone text editor in which to create and edit data files for use in your COBOL testing environment. The files you create can belong to a Fileshare server or reside locally on your machine.

Data File Tools (Technology Preview) comprises two editors, producing two different types of file. Use the files produced by the two editors, within the Data File Editor, to produce a rich data editing experience.

Data File Editor: The Data File Editor is a tabbed pane within the Data File Tools (Technology Preview) window in which to create, view, and edit data files of different organizations. This editor also provides a comprehensive search tool, which enables you to filter on the records you require.
Structure File Editor: The Structure File Editor is a tabbed pane within the Data File Tools (Technology Preview) window in which to create and edit the contents of structure files. Structure files are applied to data files, which enables the Data File Editor to display the data files in such a way that makes them easier to view and edit.

Data File Tools (Technology Preview) is a multi-tabbed environment in which you can have one or more data files and structure files open (within their respective editors) at the same time. Switching between tabs enables you to edit files simultaneously.