What does CA Compile/PRF do?
CA Compile/PRF converts CA Report Facility report definitions into COBOL applications. This allows organizations to leverage existing report definitions within a more standard programming environment, potentially improving maintainability and integration with other systems.
Is this a system, application, or tool?
CA Compile/PRF is a tool set. It provides utilities and functions to transform report definitions into executable COBOL code.
What types of organizations use this?
Organizations that heavily rely on CA Report Facility for report generation and want to migrate or integrate those reports into COBOL-based systems would benefit from CA Compile/PRF. These are often larger enterprises, particularly in industries like finance or insurance, that have a long history of using mainframe systems.
When should we consider CA Compile/PRF?
A company should consider CA Compile/PRF when they need to convert existing CA Report Facility report definitions to COBOL, either for modernization purposes, to improve maintainability, or to integrate with other COBOL-based applications.
What are the alternatives to CA Compile/PRF?
Alternatives include manually rewriting reports in COBOL, using other report writers that directly support COBOL, or employing third-party conversion tools. The choice depends on the complexity of the reports, the desired level of integration, and the available resources.