NetBase for MPE Reference Guide

Chapter 7
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• A TIMEOUT= parameter for the MOVE and COPY commands which allows you to override the
default time-out values.
• The SPOOLACKFREQ JCW available with the MOVE and COPY commands controls how many
blocks of spool file data are sent before waiting for a response from a remote computer. The
larger the value, the faster the transfer.
• A STORE and RESTORE capability for off-line storage. These commands are faster than
SPOOK and use less tape. Also, multiple STOREs can be appended to the same tape.
• A tape directory function so you can see what is on a tape, including SPOOK tapes.
• An ARCHIVE and UNARCHIVE command to store and optionally compress a set of spool files to
disk. Also, an ARCDIR command to see what is in an archived file.
• A PRINT command for printing spooled output to a printer slaved to a terminal or PC.
• Full support of job $STDIN files, that is, jobs that have been streamed but are not executing,
including listing, archiving and restreaming.
• Works on both MPE/V and MPE/XL.
• NBSpool supports the 132-column capability of the newer Hewlett-Packard terminals.
• Non-spooled devices are supported. Users can print to locally attached printers in landscape,
compressed portrait, or any desired font. You can easily customize the printer definition for
any printer.
• Supports ASSOCIATED devices.
• Can run in the background to perform repetitive tasks, such as archiving or moving spool files.
• Supports command files.
• Adds, changes or deletes environment file data.
• Creates an audit trail of activity.
• Friendly user interface gives users the tools they need to easily view their reports on-line.
• Add on modules for Novell NetWare, IBM Hosts, and UNIX systems.