Technical Notes

Displaying Host Files in Reflection for IBM 2008 or 2007 File Transfer Dialog Box
Technical Note 2213
Last Reviewed 13-Nov-2008
Applies To
Reflection for IBM 2008
Reflection Standard Suite 2008
Reflection for IBM 2007
Summary

This technical note provides information on using the Show Host Files feature to display a list of host files for downloading from your mainframe to your PC. Background and troubleshooting information are presented for CMS and TSO systems.

Using the Show Host Files Feature

The Show Host Files feature makes it possible to quickly retrieve all the host file names at once. The host files are displayed in a tree view, and the display you see depends on the protocol selected. Reflection displays only those files that can be transferred using the currently selected transfer protocol.

Note: In 5250 sessions, when you click Show Host Files, you are prompted for user name and password, unless you have configured these values from the AS/400 tab of the Transfer Setup dialog box. Show Host Files is not available if you are transferring to and from a CICS host.

To use Show Host Files:

1. Connect a configured terminal session using Reflection 2008 or 2007, and logon to your host.
2. In the Transfer group on the Session ribbon, click File Transfer.
3. In the Transfer dialog box, click Setup. On the Protocol tab, verify or select the appropriate Protocol and Host system. Click OK.
4. Click the Show Host Files button.

Using the Reflection Show Host Files Feature on CMS and TSO Systems

The process that Reflection uses to display a list of host files on the workstation differs between CMS and TSO systems.

CMS

On a CMS system, the Show Host Files button executes the LISTFILE * * A (EXEC command through the terminal session. The output of the LISTFILE command is then used to populate the Show host file list box with file names.

TSO

In a TSO system, the Show Host Files button executes the LISTCAT command. The output of the LISTCAT command is then used to populate the Show host files list box with file names.

You can view files on TSO hosts with no host configuration needed. Prior versions of Reflection required you to transfer two Attachmate-supplied host execs to TSO mainframes to support the Show Host Files button in the Transfer dialog box. These files (Wrqlds and Wrqlcat) are no longer needed.

Troubleshooting Show Host Files Problems

If clicking the Show Host Files button does not display the host file list, follow these troubleshooting procedures in the order they are presented.

Verify Your Host Connection

Verify that you are connected to the host and that the correct system (CMS or TSO) has been selected. Follow these steps to change the system type, if necessary:

1. On the Reflection Session ribbon, click File Transfer in the Transfer group.
2. In the center of the Transfer dialog box, click the Setup button.
3. On the Transfer Setup > Protocol tab, select the Protocol (AS/400 or mainframe) and the Host system (CMS or TSO). Click OK.

Verify That the Host Screen Can Accept Input

Verify that the host screen can accept and process command input. Not all host screens can accept commands. Being in native CMS or TSO mode is preferred, but you may also be in ISPF mode if you are in Option 6, the command screen. Some applications such as PROFS will also accept Reflection commands.

Verify the CMS Command

If you are on a CMS system and Reflection does not display the host files, verify that the CMS command can be run from a host prompt. Connect to your host and type the following command from a host prompt:

If you receive an Unknown CP/CMS command error when attempting to run the CMS command from a host prompt, contact your system administrator for assistance.

If the command runs without generating an error, contact Attachmate Technical Support.

Verify the TSO Command

If you are on a TSO System and Reflection does not display the host files, verify that the TSO command can be run from the host TSO READY prompt. Connect to your host and type the following command from the READY prompt:

If you receive an error when attempting to run the TSO command from the TSO READY prompt, contact your system administrator for assistance.

Related Technical Notes

2211	Technical Notes for Reflection for IBM 2007
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