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## [1.1.9] 2021-06-08
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[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-BROADCOM-brightgreen)](https://github.com/BroadcomMFD/code4z/blob/master/LICENSE)
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Code4z is an all-in-one VS Code extension pack for mainframe users working with z/OS. Code4z provides language support for IBM COBOL 6.0 and High Level Assembler for z/OS. It includes Zowe Explorer, Explorer for Endevor and extensions for interactive debugging of COBOL CICS applications. Code4z is free to install and use.
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Code4z is an all-in-one VS Code extension pack for mainframe users working with z/OS. Code4z provides language support for IBM COBOL 6.0 and High Level Assembler for z/OS. It includes Zowe Explorer, Explorer for Endevor and extensions for interactive debugging and graphical visualization of COBOL applications. Code4z is free to install and use.
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<img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/BroadcomMFD/code4z/master/extensions2.png" alt="Code4z Extensions"/>
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With the Code4z extension pack you can:
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- Utilize syntax highlighting, real time syntax validation and content assist when editing COBOL and HLASM code.
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- Utilize graphical visualization of program flow for COBOL programs.
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- Automatically retrieve copybooks from the mainframe.
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- Trace HLASM macros.
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- Retrieve, browse and search CA Endevor® elements.
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- Access z/OS Datasets and z/OS Unix file systems, and submit JCLs.
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- Debug COBOL code for applications running in a CICS region.
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- View and download job output.
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- Issue TSO and MVS commands.
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## What’s New
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* 2021-06-08 - New extension [COBOL Control Flow](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=broadcomMFD.ccf) added to the Code4z package.
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* 2021-06-08 - [COBOL Langage Support](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=broadcomMFD.cobol-language-support) version 0.19.0, see [Changelog](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items/broadcomMFD.cobol-language-support/changelog).
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* 2021-06-01 - [HLASM Language Support](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=broadcomMFD.hlasm-language-support) version 0.13.0, see [Changelog](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items/broadcomMFD.hlasm-language-support/changelog)
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* 2021-05-25 - [Explorer for Endevor](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=broadcomMFD.explorer-for-endevor) version 0.12.1, see [Changelog](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items/broadcomMFD.explorer-for-endevor/changelog).
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* 2021-05-24 - [Zowe Explorer](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Zowe.vscode-extension-for-zowe) version 1.15.1, see [Changelog](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items/Zowe.vscode-extension-for-zowe/changelog).
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* 2021-04-08 - [Debugger for Mainframe](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=broadcomMFD.debugger-for-mainframe) version 1.5, see [Changelog](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items/broadcomMFD.debugger-for-mainframe/changelog).
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* 2021-03-26 - [Zowe Explorer](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Zowe.vscode-extension-for-zowe) version 1.13.1, see [Changelog](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items/Zowe.vscode-extension-for-zowe/changelog).
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* 2021-03-15 - [COBOL Langage Support](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=broadcomMFD.cobol-language-support) version 0.18.0, see [Changelog](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items/broadcomMFD.cobol-language-support/changelog).
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## Prerequisites
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## [Zowe Explorer](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Zowe.vscode-extension-for-zowe)
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## [Zowe Explorer](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Zowe.vscode-extension-for-zowe)
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- View and download job output.
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* [Beginner’s Guide: How to access mainframe via Zowe in 10 easy steps](https://medium.com/zowe/beginners-guide-how-to-access-mainframe-via-zowe-in-10-easy-steps-fbec14ed6ed2)
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- [Beginner’s Guide: How to access mainframe via Zowe in 10 easy steps](https://medium.com/zowe/beginners-guide-how-to-access-mainframe-via-zowe-in-10-easy-steps-fbec14ed6ed2)
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## [Explorer for Endevor](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=broadcomMFD.explorer-for-endevor)
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Explorer for Endevor gives you the ability to Browse and Retrieve [CA Endevor® SCM](https://www.broadcom.com/products/mainframe/devops-app-development/app/endevor-software-change-manager) elements using a user-friendly, intuitive interface.
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The Explorer for Endevor extension modernizes the way you interact with [CA Endevor]((https://www.broadcom.com/products/mainframe/devops-app-development/app/endevor-software-change-manager)), offering a user-friendly and convenient way to work with elements and inventory locations.
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## [COBOL Control Flow](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=broadcomMFD.ccf)
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