Y-MODEM protocol

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To add a new Y-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 X-MODEM. Then click 'Next'.

 

 

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

 

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'.

 

TN3270 TN5250 VT Terminal Emulation z/Scope File Transfer Wizard Welcome Y-MODEM Receive Send Associate

 

 

4. Choose from the combobox the specifical Y-MODEM protocol you need to use: YMODEM or YMODEM-G. There is also an option to make transfers using blocks of 128 bytes. Once you select the settings you need, click on 'Next'.

 

 

TN3270 TN5250 VT Terminal Emulation z/Scope File Transfer Wizard Welcome Y-MODEM Options 128 Byte Blocks

 

 

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 Y-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.