Re: Data Transmission from an AS400

[Pete Massiello <pmassiello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John Hall wrote:
> 
> I have to transmit a data file to a bank
> 
> I have two options 1 - PC via Xmodem or 2 - Direct from the 400
> 
> I prefer to send the file direct from the 400 rather than download it to
> a PC and send it from the PC.
> 
> The Transmission specs are :
>         Richardson SUPERTRACS
>         Mainframe : Speed : 2400 Baud / 4800 Baud / 9600 Baud
>                     Format: EBCDIC
>                     Protocol: IBM 2780/3780
> 
>         PC : ASCII / XModem CRC
> 
> What do I need to do this from my 400.  I already have the com lines and
> several modems so I am ok on the hardware end.
> 
> This is to be a daily transmission & we will need logging to confirm the
> transmission of the file and notification if the transmission fails.
> 
> John L. Hall
> Home Sales Company
  I have done this a few times for various customers using ICF
programming.  Its very simple, and there are some great examples in a
comm book with a title like "ICF Programming guide".  

   Pete

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Pete Massiello
OS Solutions International 
Phone: (203)-744-7854  Ext 11.
http://www.os-solutions.com
mailto:pmassiello@os-solutions.com
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