I agree with the XMIT only because of file space that is saved; however, you can download it a empty directory on your PC with the FTP MGET option and then run a batch program (anything.BAT) that simply does a RENAME x:\path\* x:\path\*.txt and it will rename all files to have the .txt extention. I have used this before when wanting to be able to directly read files are in the PC world and automatically open it up in a Text viewer; for example, program source code.
Thanks, Craig Pace z/OS Systems Programmer Fruit of the Loom, Inc.® Office: (270) 781-6400 ext. 4397 Cell: (270) 991-7452 Fax: (270) 438-4430 E-mail: cp...@fruit.com One Fruit of the Loom Drive PO Box 90015 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9015 Rob Schramm <rob.schr...@gmail.com> Sent by: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu> 01/17/2011 01:28 PM Please respond to IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu> To IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu cc Subject Re: DOWNLOADING PDS FROM MAINFRAME TO PC Willie, Unfortunately, mget doesn't work like that... you can specify multiple filenames and use the file* .. but cannot change the name on the mget. I have to agree with the other poster about using XMI for the whole PDS. But in this case, once you are done with the mget, you should be able to run a cmd line from the directory in question and run a rename * *.txt BTW, mput has the same set of restrictions. Rob Schramm ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ********************************************************************** This communication contains information which is confidential and may also be privileged. It is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s), please note that any distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information in it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately and then destroy any copies of it. ********************************************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
