ASG-AutoChange™
for COBOL Automated Mass Change

ASG-AutoChange is the COBOL automated mass-change component of ASG-Existing
Systems Workbench™ (ESW®), an integrated life cycle solution for managing existing systems. AutoChange uses ASG-Estimate™ to define an impact list, and it employs ASG-Insight™ and ASG-SmartEdit™ to automate code change strategies. In addition, AutoChange uses the application knowledge to provide COBOL with intelligent, automated mass-change facilities.

Features at a Glance

Implements conversion project plans:

• Uses the impact list from Estimate to drive a mass-change project


• Manages the code-change process using Insight and SmartEdit


• Improves quality with consistent repeatable conversion processes

Manages conversion projects:

• Provides stop and restart capabilities


• Tracks the conversion process


• Audits the status of a conversion project

Promotes conversion quality:

• Uses consistent, repeatable processes


• Reduces errors through a uniform, predictable conversion


• Creates changed data-item information to seed the testing phase

Other ASG Products that Complement ASG-AutoChange™

• ASG-Estimate™ to define the conversion project and provide an impact candidate list


• ASG-Recap™ to measure and report on application quality before and after conversion


• ASG-Insight™ to provide in-depth, program-level understanding


• ASG-SmartEdit™ to make source code changes


• ASG-SmartDoc™ to document converted COBOL application programs


• ASG-SmartTest™ to test changes to applications


• ASG-Bridge™ to bridge data in real time


• ASG-Encore™ for leveraging mainframe applications

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