Help me to convert

[Ralph]

I have 2 files with numerous data stored in it. I want to convert the file into ASCII format and send across to users. How can I achieve this in COBOL? Is there any utility for doing this easily? If there is any utility kindly also let me know from where I shall get the same.Kindly guide me to achieve this.

[sammy]

Yes there is a free utility available for your task. You can make use of RCOPY to convert the file into ASCII format. It is available as free version and it is utility released by Computer Associates. So make use of this for your conversion.