Receiving Files from a Mainframe

The IND$FILE protocol lets you transfer files between a PC and CMS, TSO, and CICS host systems.

To receive files from a mainframe:

1. On the Transfer menu, click Receive File from Host. The Download From Host dialog box opens.
2. In the Host File Name box, type the name of the file you want to download from the host.
3. In the Destination list, click either Disk or Clipboard as the download destination.
4. In the Scheme list, select one of the available file transfer schemes.
5. In the Local File Name box, specify a path to the file you want to create or overwrite on your PC, or browse to its location.
6. If you want to use a template to format the file, click the Templates button and specify a template. Click OK when finished.
7. If you want to change the options associated with the file transfer session profile, click Options to open the Session Profile dialog box. Click OK when finished.
8. To start the transfer, click Receive. To stop the transfer, click Stop.

The Transfer List area displays such attributes as name, status, and progress of transfer files. You can add, remove, update and copy transfer files using the buttons under the list.

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Download from Host Dialog Box