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Overview The COBOL compiler enables you to syntax check your source code and translates these source code (.cbl, .CBL or .cob) files into intermediate code (.int) files or into whatever type of file was specified on the cob command line. See Chapter 2 , COBOL System Interface for details on the cob command. When you invoke the compiler, a number of options are available for controlling the way your program is compiled. These options are specified using directives. You can enter directives individually on the cob command line or you can create default directives which are then invoked as a group either automatically or from the cob command line or from within the source code. Error Messages The manual contains a list of errors which may occur during compilation. If you are in doubt as to the cause of an error, refer to the Language Reference for the exact COBOL syntax.