Assembler File Types

Lists the file types you can use with Assembler applications, and a description of each.
Restriction: This topic applies to Windows environments only.
The most commonly used assembler file type is .mlc, which represents an Assembler source file.You can also use the following file types:
  • .asm – Assembler source file (same as .mlc)
  • .mac – Assembler macro file
  • .lin – Linker input file (refer to “Assembler Link File Commands” section)
  • .cap – CICS Assembler program (Assembler program that contains EXEC CICS statements)
  • .obj – Assembler object modules produced by Assembler
  • .390 – Executable assembler modules
  • .MOD – CICS table files created by the assembler linker
  • .lst – Linker list file
  • .prn – Assembler list file