To generate a Web service client application project from WSDL or JSON

In Visual Studio, click File > New > Project.
In the Create a new project dialog box, select COBOL from the Language drop-down list.
Click Web Service Client Application from WSDL/JSON.
Complete the remaining fields and controls as required for your project; then click Create.
Browse to and select a WSDL or JSON file; then click Open.

Note: All client application output files are generated using default settings. You can change the default settings for string length and array size by setting them on the Web Service Clients options page. See Web Service Clients Options for more information.