File-AID gives developers the ability to: Effectively manage files and data across platforms Access all standard file types regardless of record length or format for application integration Compare data files or objects to simplify the test results validation process Reformat files by easily modifying an existing file format instead of starting from scratch Extract and load related subsets of data from multiple databases and files Ensure all test conditions are met by selecting the precise application test data you need Customize test data for a particular application and specific conditions Automate these activities using tools you already own, such as Jenkins The Value of File-AID Focus more time on development Reduce time spent locating test data Reduce the cost of test execution runtimes Control IT costs related to application test data creation Enhance the productivity of your mainframe application development team Work seamlessly in COPE virtualized IMS development and testing environments Migrate to COBOL Version 5 and above more easily and experience the associated performance benefits