Xfer action (<filexfer> element)
The Xfer action (pronounced "transfer action" or "file transfer action") transfers a file from the workstation to the host or from the host to the workstation.
Host-File Name field and Local-File
Name field shows the values that you should
use in the Host-File Name field and the Local-File Name field:
Remember that if you are using the advanced macro format the
backslash \ is a special character that must be written
| Transfer Direction: | Host-File Name field: | Local-File Name field: |
|---|---|---|
| Send | The name that you want assigned to the file
when it reaches the host. For example, in a 3270 Display session, 'trace1
txt a' |
The name of the file that you want to send to
the host. For example, 'e:\\tm\\trace1.txt'. |
| Receive | The name of the file that you want to receive
at the workstation. For example, 'january archive a' |
The name that you want assigned to the file
after it reaches the client. For example, 'd:\\MyData\\january.arc' |
'\\'(see In the advanced macro format, rules for representation of strings, etc.).