Create encoders and an EBCDIC record writer

[yruslan]

Background

Currently, Cobrix can be used only for reading EBCDIC data. Sometimes it is useful to be able to write EBCDIC records as well, for instance, to send EBCDIC-encoded messages to MQ. Currently, Cobrix has only EBCDIC decoders.

Feature

Implement EBCDIC encoders that can be used to create binary records according to formats specified in a copybook.

Subtasks

This is a big task. Here is a more detailed list of what is needed: Encoders:

• [ ] Binary encoders from JVM integral types to IBM formats
• [ ] BCD encoders from JVM numeric types to IBM BCD formats
• [ ] Floating-point encoders from JVM floats and doubles IBM floating-point formats
• [ ] Encoders from JVM numeric types to IBM DISPLAY formats
• [ ] Encoders from JVM strings to IBM EBCDIC strings

Record writer:

• [ ] Given a record data structure and a parsed copybook, record writer should create a record as a binary array and fill it with record data according to the copybook.

[bhasi10]

Hi Ruslan I am looking at an use case where I want to write back into EBCDIC file.Any update on when this enhancement would be complete.! Thanks

[yruslan]

Sorry, I can't provide any timelines at the moment.