SAS/C Software Overview

SAS/C Cross-Platform Compiler

The SAS/C Cross-Platform Compiler and the SAS/C Cross-Platform C++ Development System run on a workstation and produce prelinked output files that can be transferred to an IBM System/370 mainframe. On the mainframe, the files can then be linked to produce an executable load module.

Like the mainframe versions of the SAS/C Compiler and C++ Development System, the cross-platform products are a portable implementation of the high-level C and C++ languages. The SAS/C Cross-Platform Development System provides the same functionality under the UNIX or Windows NT operating systems as the SAS/C Compiler and the C++ Development System does under the OS/390 or CMS operating systems.

The features of the SAS/C Cross-Platform Development System include the following:

All SAS/C and C++ preprocessor capabilities.
All SAS/C and C++ code generation capabilities, including optimization and other features.
All of the prelinking functionality provided by the SAS/C COOL utility, including extended names processing.
An object module dissembler that can be used to generate an object module disassembly listing file.
The capability of producing object modules suitable for debugging with the SAS/C Debugger.
Support for the SAS/C CICS preprocessor.
Support for portable AR370 archive libraries.

There are several benefits to using the SAS/C Cross-Platform Compiler and C++ Development System to generate code for the mainframe.

Reduced mainframe load: By moving compilations off the mainframe, mainframe CPU cycles are preserved for other users. This can amount to a significant reduction in mainframe requirements, directly translating into a cost savings.
Improved source management: Developers may take advantage of improved source management tools, as well as the UNIX hierarchical file system.
Improved build management: Developers may take advantage of improved build management tools, such as make files.
Improved compilation turnaround: In a heavy development environment, developers often find that performing compilations locally can result in better turnaround time.

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