HP-UX TN3270 Users Guide, March 1998

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Transferring Files
Fast Path to File Transfer
Fast Path to File Transfer
This fast path is designed for experienced users and provides a brief
outline of how to transfer files. For more detailed instructions, read the
rest of this chapter.
To begin file transfer between your HP-UX computer and host
computers, follow these steps:
Step 1. Prepare for 3270 emulation by ensuring the following:
• You are configured as a TN3270 user. Contact your System
Administrator, if necessary.
• The LANG environment variable is set to the correct host language for
the host computer you will be using. For instructions, see “Preparing
to Transfer Files”.
• The host and your HP-UX computer agree on the name of the file
transfer program, normally IND$FILE, to be executed by the host.
For instructions, see “Preparing to Transfer Files”.
Step 2. Start the TN3270 emulation program.
Type the following at the HP-UX command prompt:
tn3270[-s[/path/]stylefile] [-e | -b] [-h IDlist]
Motif To start the Motif version of the program, type the following:
xtn3270[-s[/path/]stylefile] [-h IDlist]
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For more information about the command-line options you can use, see
“Starting the TN3270 Emulation Program”.
Step 3. Enable one or more 3270 display sessions by using the following
procedure:
a. From the main screen, pull down the Control menu and choose
Display Sessions.