This document describes how to migrate from the Finalist Compatibility Interface (CI) to the Finalist native interface. The Finalist CI is available for the z/OS platform only. The Finalist native interfaces are shared across all platforms. Programs (applications) written to use the native interface easily migrate from one platform to another.
This document focuses on COBOL customers who represent the majority of the Finalist customer application driver base on z/OS. For Assembler (BAL) customers, the same concepts apply but Assembler field names must be used instead of the COBOL equivalent.
This document is designed to serve all Finalist customers and about 95% of their applications. The remaining 5% includes CICS or IMS specific code and/or LPAM (database access routines). This document does not address the latter group.
The information in this document is current as of publication date. Changes may be made after publication and this document may not address all issues applicable to your specific site. Finalist Technical Support and/or Development are available to answer your questions. However, if the task is complex, you can engage Precisely Professional Services for assistance.