Learn NATURAL-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples

Install Natural development environment on mainframe or server

Set up runtime libraries and system modules

Configure Adabas or other supported databases

Ensure proper access rights for developers

Test sample Natural programs to validate environment

Install Natural development environment and libraries

Configure Adabas or other target databases

Set access rights for development and execution

Test sample programs to verify setup

Prepare batch job and scheduling scripts if needed

Program library definitions

Database view definitions

Job scheduling scripts for batch runs

Natural configuration files for runtime environment

Security and access control settings

Natural -> run programs interactively

NATTEST -> test Natural programs

NATBATCH -> execute batch jobs

NATADMIN -> manage environment and libraries

Debug -> step through programs and monitor variables

Supports multiple character encodings (EBCDIC, ASCII, Unicode)

Date, number, and currency formats can be localized

Reports can be translated for different locales

Online applications may adapt UI language dynamically

Integration supports region-specific data formats

Mainly terminal-based; compatible with accessibility tools

Reports can be exported for external consumption

Online Natural applications can follow standard UI accessibility practices

Batch jobs maintain consistent outputs for audit purposes

Data access governed by user roles

Typically console or terminal output

Modern Natural Studio supports GUI development

Reports formatted for readability

Online applications may leverage screens and forms

Styling minimal; focus on data presentation

Program variables manage runtime state

Database records reflect persistent state

Subprograms isolate logic and local state

Transaction management ensures data integrity

Error handling controls rollback or retries

Record-based database access for transactional data

Derived data handled in working variables

Batch processing allows sequential data updates

Online programs provide real-time access

Integration with external systems synchronizes state