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Moving Data Files As stated previously, the DATA FILE TRANSFER softkey translates data files into ASCII files. These include program source files, database root files, and documentation files.
CAUTION Do not use this key for HP 260 DATA files that will be read by HP Business BASIC/XL programs or by other files moved with the ARCHIVE TRANSFER softkey. Otherwise, results are unpredictable.
To move a data file, do the following: 1. Type RUN"TRNSFR". 2. Enter the number of the port connected to the HP 3000. 3. Log onto the HP 3000. 4. Press the DATA FILE TRANSFER softkey. 5. Enter the HP 260 source file name. 6. Enter the HP 3000 destination file name. Enter only the file name; group and account names are not allowed. TRNSFR changes each record to hexadecimal and moves it. Afterward, TRNSFR changes the entire file from hexadecimal to ASCII. The example below shows how to use TRNSFR to move a data file. ______________________________________________________________________________________ | | | | | RUN"TRNSFR" | | | | HP 250/3000 INTERACTIVE LINK, Rev 7.A | | Enter port number (1..10): 4 | | | | :HELLO MYUSER.MYACCT,MYGROUP | | HP 3000 / MPE IV F.B0.00. F.B0.00.FRI, JAN 3, 1986, 3:19PM | | | | : (Press softkey #6) | | HP 250 TO HP 3000 DATA FILE TRANSFER | | HP 250 source file name: MYDAT | | HP 3000 destination file name: MYDAT2 | | RECORD 9 TRANSFERRED | | END OF HP 250 TO HP 3000 FILE TRANSFER | | | | TRNSFR/250 HEX to BINARY or ASCII Conversion Program (HP32115A.00.00). (4,22) | | | | ASCII file "MYDAT2" with 9 records which are 160 Characters long. (4,22) | | The file "MYDAT2" was converted from HEX to ASCII. (4, 20) | | | | END OF PROGRAM | | : | | | ______________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 18-5. Using TRNSFR to Move a Data File