Step 5—Convert tableBASE libraries to Version 6 format (optional)

If you are already running a Version 6 or higher release of tableBASE or if you are a first time user of tableBASE, omit this step.

If you are upgrading from a pre-Version 6 release, tableBASE libraries must be converted to Version 6 format. Before beginning this step, see Converting tableBASE libraries.

If you have previously installed the Library Bridge and have converted your libraries to Bridge format, you have two options. You can convert your Bridge libraries to the Version 6 format or you can continue to use your Bridge libraries.

Note:
Release 6.0.2 and above will be able to access your Bridge libraries. However, DataKinetics Ltd. cannot guarantee support of Bridge libraries in future versions of tableBASE. Any modifications or enhancements to tableBASE library processing will only be made to the Version 6 format libraries.

The following steps for converting tableBASE libraries to the Version 6 format applies to customers who are not using the Library Bridge and have never upgraded to a Version 6 release, and for customers who are using the Library Bridge and would like to convert their Bridge libraries.

Note:
TBSYSLB must not be converted— a new version is supplied with every release and the new version must be used.
  1. To convert your tableBASE libraries to Version 6 Transition Libraries, modify and execute one of the jobs CNVBTO6T (BDAM) or CNVVTO6T (VSAM) supplied in
    • your.prefix.CNTL

    for each tableBASE library that needs to be converted.

  2. To convert your tableBASE libraries to Version 6 libraries, modify and execute one of the jobs CNVBTO6 (BDAM) or CNVVTO6 (VSAM) supplied in
    • your.prefix.CNTL

    for each tableBASE library that needs to be converted.

For more information on converting tableBASE libraries and samples of other conversion jobs, see Converting tableBASE libraries and JCL members.