Review of File Import - Packed Decimal Conversion Approach

***If you have a better way of doing this, I am open to expanding the scope of the bid to include the resolution. *** **Project Background: **I am performing a file import/conversion project from Unix Micro Focus COBOL sequential files ftp'd to a Windows server that get converted to ASCII text files for further processing. The conversion needs to happen on Windows - not Unix. I'd like someone that has already done this type of work in the past to give me some pointers and review my approach. I think I am close but am concerned on how to deal with the Micro Focus COBOL COMP3 packed decimals negative/positive value indication. The packed decimal conversion does appear to process - I just seem to be missing the decimal points (ok) and the negative/positive indicators (not ok). **Approach: **The attached docs describe the COBOL field definitions and includes the before/after text versions. I processed the file using ParseRat ([login to view URL]). I like the program a lot but am open to other options if there is a better option out there. Thanks for your input. Jen P.S. If you don't have experience converting/importing COBOL packed decimal, please don't bid. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Installation package that will install the software (in ready-to-run condition) on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) Exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform UNIX to Windows