This section describes how to send and receive files for host-initiated file transfers using PS/CICS DISOSS (Distributed Office Support System). DISOSS works in conjunction with an IBM PC program called TRANSFER. DISOSS transfers are performed using PC/CICS menu commands.
Before you can transfer files using DISOSS, your mainframe must meet the following requirements:
PS/CICS must be available on the mainframe with appropriate VTAM settings.
CICS must be active on the DISOSS network.
Must have a DFT connection and be able to receive EDS (Extended Data Stream) from the mainframe.
The TRANSFER program must be running in the PC display session.
The following information on configuring CICS and VTAM is optional:
Uppercase translation should be off to support both uppercase and lowercase characters. If uppercase translation is on, all lowercase characters are translated to uppercase.
Dual-case keyboard should be supported. If uppercase translation is off, both cases need to be supported.
Program symbols must be supported.
Query must be set to ALL.
A logmode table entry must be defined for EDS (Extended Data Stream).