PROFS: Why 3270 File Transfer Should Be Tested First

 Last reviewed: October 20, 1997
Article ID: Q86153
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The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Mail Gateway to IBM PROFS and OfficeVision, version 3.2

The local-area network (LAN) side of the Microsoft Mail gateway (HostDisp) uses 3270 file transfer programs to exchange mail with the VM side (Host Access). Therefore, this must be tested and working before running the gateway programs.

On the host, the IBM file transfer program (IND$FILE) will work with the 3270 emulator's SEND and RECEIVE programs to upload and download files. To test this program, do the following:

  1. Using the Gateway PC, log on to the gateway VM ID. After you see the PROFS:IDLE or PROFS:READY prompt, type HX to return to CMS. Hot key back to MS-DOS and type: 

          SEND C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT AUTOEXEC BAT F (ASCII CRLF RECFM V LRECL 256

    This command will transfer the AUTOEXEC.BAT file from the MS Mail Gateway PC to the gateway VM ID's 193 F disk.

  2. Download the same file by using the following command: 

          RECEIVE AUTOEXEC BAT F C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT (ASCII CRLF

The gateway does not function properly until these two tests are successfully executed.

Additional reference words: 3.20 pcmail profsvm SEND RECEIVE IND$FILE
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KBSubcategory: MailGWPROFS

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Last reviewed: October 20, 1997
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