Importing a COBOL copybook

Talend Data Mapper allows you to create a COBOL structure from a COBOL copybook.

Before you begin

You have a COBOL copybook to import.

In the Data Mapper tab, expand the Hierarchical Mapper node and right-click Structures.
Click New > Structure.
In the wizard that opens, select Import a structure definition and click Next.
Select the type of import, COBOL Copybook in this example, and click Next.
Select the file to use:
- Select an existing resource in your workspace.
- Import a local file.
- Enter the URL to the file.
Click Next.
Edit the COBOL import properties if needed, then click Next.
For more information about the properties, see COBOL import properties.
Select the records to import and click Next
Select a folder and enter a name for your structure, then click Next.
Click Finish.

Your structures are now created.

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