FILE Directive The FILE directive names the data dictionary with the file extension .xml. This directive is required when creating a different EFD name from that specified in the SELECT COBOL statement. It is also required when the COBOL file name is not specific. $EFD FILE=FileName or *(( EFD FILE=FileName )) or *>(( EFD FILE=FileName )) Example In this case, the isCOBOL compiler makes an EFD file name called CUSTOMER.XML. ENVIRONMENT DIVISION. FILE-CONTROL. SELECT FILENAME ASSIGN TO VARIABLE-OF-WORKING. ... DATA DIVISION. FILE SECTION. $EFD FILE=CUSTOMER FD FILENAME
