Transfer file to/from MVS
Let's say I have written some wise words in a file on mvs, and I want a copy on my linux machine. The MVS file name is PETER.TEST.TEXT(WISDOM), and the linux file is /tmp/wisdom.txt. In the file transfer gui, the MVS file name must be enclosed in single quotes.
- On MVS: hit F3 until you get to the READY prompt.
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Now click
File > File transfer...in x3270, and type in the local (linux) and host (mvs) file names. The options selected should beReceive from host,Host is TSO,Transfer ASCII file. I leave the rest as it is. -
Click
Transfer File - Check that it transferred the file.
Example file contents:
peter@fedora:~$ cat /tmp/wisdom.txt
Så blev de sgu sure.
Det er linie.
To transfer a file from linux to mvs, follow the same steps, but click the Send to host option instead.
Get back to "the main menu" (ISPF) after hitting F3 too many times
Type ispf at the READY prompt.
Exit the editor when it says "SAVE not valid in VIEW mode"
You have opened the editor in view mode (v), but made changes. You should probably have opened it in edit mode (e). For now, type cancel to discard your changes, and try again in edit mode this time.
Help, I can't type anything, and there is a big red X at the bottom of my x3270 window
Hit RESET (Alt-r), and place the curser somewhere where you are allowed to type.There is also HOME (Alt-h) which is nice.
Scroll
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Up:
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Down:
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Left:
F10 -
Right:
F11