> -----Original Message----- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward Jaffe > Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 2:38 PM > To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU > Subject: Re: PCOMM file xfer question (and rant) > > David Alcock wrote: > > I prefer my data transfer in TCP/IP packets instead of > > IND$FILE's ancient screen scraper kludge. > > > > For modern 3270 emulators, IND$FILE does not use a "screen scraper" > kludge. Rather, the transfer is done using structured fields. > > -- > Edward E Jaffe
The biggest problem that I have with IND$FILE is that it can be interrupted by a SEND command coming from the operator or another TSO user (or NOTIFY= from a job completing). -- John McKown Senior Systems Programmer HealthMarkets Keeping the Promise of Affordable Coverage Administrative Services Group Information Technology The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged and/or confidential. It is for intended addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other use of this communication is strictly prohibited and could, in certain circumstances, be a criminal offense. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by reply and delete this message without copying or disclosing it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
