Z-MODEM protocol

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To add a new X-Modem File Transfer Job to the Queue, follow these steps:

 

1.        Click on the 'Add a New Transfer' button to launch the File Transfer Setup Wizard. Then click 'Next'.

 

 

TN3270 TN5250 VT Terminal Emulation z/Scope File Transfer Wizard Welcome

 

 

2. Specify the file transfer characteristics. Set the protocol to Z-MODEM. Then click 'Next'.

 

 

TN3270 TN5250 VT Terminal Emulation z/Scope File Transfer Wizard Welcome Z-MODEM Protocol Direction

 

 

3. The Direction indicates if you are setting a download (RECEIVE) from the host to the PC, or an upload (SEND) from the PC to the host. You have the option to associate the file transfer with an existing connection. You can either select it or leave it blank according to your preferences. Then click 'Next'.

 

4. Specify the file transfer opctions. Then click 'Next'.

 

 

TN3270 TN5250 VT Terminal Emulation z/Scope File Transfer Wizard Welcome Z-MODEM Options 8K ESC Control Overwrite

 

 

8K

Check this option to enable 8K blocks.

 

ESC Control

Check this option if you would like to escape all control chars. Unchecked, control chars will not be transformed but taken as part of the file.

 

Overwrite file, if exists.

Check this option if you would like the transferred file to overwrite an existing file in case they have the same name.

 

5. On the following screen you just need to specify the local file and click 'Finish'.

 

 

TN3270 TN5250 VT Terminal Emulation z/Scope Transfer Wizard Welcome Z-MODEM Local File

 

 

Once you finish the Setup Wizard the new file transfer job you specified will appear in the Static Queue.

 

In the future, whenever you need to change the File Transfer settings you can either click the 'Edit' button on the main menu or make a right click on the File to select the 'Edit' option.