PC file name

Type the PC filename parameters. This condition is used for files transferred to and from the host.

Host file name

Type the host filename parameters. This condition is used for files transferred to and from the host.

Host type

Select the operating system the host is running.

Transfer type

When you perform a file transfer, it defaults to the transfer type you select from this list.

If file exists

Select what to do when the transferred file already exists in the target location.

Record format

Select the record format to use for transfers to the host:

Select

To

Fixed

Force the host to create fixed-length records.

Undefined

Force the host to create files without a specific record format (this value is only relevant for TSO systems).

Variable

Force the host to create variable-length records and preserve the format of a binary file.

Default

Let the host determine the record format.

Advanced

Configure advanced options for the selected host system type (CICS, CMS, or TSO).

Test

Open the Test Template dialog box, from which you can test how Reflection handles sample filename conditions without actually having to transfer a file.

Related Topics

File Transfer Template Syntax

Create a File Transfer Template

Test a File Transfer Template

Use File Transfer Naming Templates

Templates Tab (Transfer Settings Dialog Box)

Mainframe File Transfer