6.4 Transfer files

Reflection ZFE provides two different methods for transferring files between computers. Using User Preferences, administrators make this functionality available to their users and to specific sessions.

Depending on the transfer method you want to use, you will see different configuration options. Once configured, the file transfer dialog box is available from the toolbar.

IND$FILE
FTP

6.4.1 IND$FILE

IND$FILE is a file transfer program from IBM which you can use to transfer information between your computer and a 3270 host computer.

From the drop down list, choose which IBM 3270 operating environment the host is running: CMS, TSO or CICS.

You cannot transfer files unless you are connected and logged into the host. After establishing a connection, from the toolbar, select IND$FILE to open the File Transfer dialog box.

For instructions on how to transfer files, see File and Data Transfer.

6.4.2 FTP

With Reflection ZFE your local computer can act as an FTP client. Using the FTP client, you can connect to an FTP server running on another machine. Once connected, you can view files on the server and use FTP) to transfer files between your local computer (or any networked drive) and the FTP server. Using FTP, a client can upload, download, delete, rename, move and copy files on a server.

Select FTP to open the File Transfer dialog box.

To configure FTP

Select Enable FTP and proceed with the configuration:

Protocol

Use FTP to start a standard FTP session. Use SFTP to start an SFTP session.

You can set up an FTP client to use the SFTP protocol and perform all operations over an encrypted secure shell transport. Reflection ZFE uses user name and password to authenticate.
Host

Specify the host name or IP address of the FTP server to which you want to connect.
Port

The port of the FTP server specified.

If remote files exists when uploading file

Specify how you want to handle the transfer if a file with the same name already exists. You can select:

This option	Does this...
Append	Append the file being sent to the existing file
Ask user (default)	Prompt for a decision on how to handle the duplicate file name
Cancel	Cancel the file transfer
Fail	Cancel the file transfer and receive a notification of failure
Overwrite	Overwrite the existing file on the remote machine
Skip	IWhen multiple files are in a request, skip the file matching an existing file name, but proceed with the transfer for other files.
Unique	Create a new file with a unique file name

Initial remote directory

Specify the path to a home or default directory for the FTP site. When a connection to the FTP site is opened, the server working directory is set automatically to the specified home path. The files and folders in the server home directory appear in the FTP session window. If the initial remote directory is not found, a warning is reported and the connection continues.
Session timeout (seconds)

This value tells the FTP client the maximum number of seconds to wait for data packets being transferred to or from the host. If nothing is received within the period specified, a timeout error displays and the transfer terminates; in this case, try the operation again. If you receive repeated timeout errors, increase the timeout value. Entering 0 (zero) in this box prevents the FTP client from ever timing out when waiting for a response. For SFTP sessions, the default is 0 (zero).
Keep Alive time (seconds)

Select this option and enter a time in seconds if you want to continue your connection to the server beyond the server’s automatic timeout value for inactivity. Most servers have an idle time value that specifies how long a user’s FTP session can last when no activity is detected. When the user exceeds the time limit, the server connection is closed.

This setting allows you to direct the FTP client to send a NOOP command to the server at timed intervals to prevent the server from closing the connection due to inactivity. Be aware that by continuing your session you may prevent another user from making a connection to the FTP server.
Anonymous user

Select this option to log onto the specified FTP server as a guest, with the user name “Anonymous”.
Host encoding

Specifies the character set used by the host to display the names of files that are transferred. By default Reflection ZFE uses UTF-8 (Unicode). If you transfer files with the default setting and the file names are unrecognizable, change the Host encoding option to the character set used by the host. (This option does not affect the encoding for the contents of the files that are transferred; it applies to the file names only.)