6.2.1 Transferring Files Using the AS/400

Extra! supports the AS/400 File Transfer, which lets you transfer files between the AS/400 and your PC. You can enhance a receive file session using SQL (Structured Query Language) commands to construct simple and complex queries to specify the files, fields, and records you want to receive from the AS/400.

With the AS/400 File Transfer, you can save a file transfer configuration to a file that can be reused. This saves time and ensures consistency, if you repeatedly run file transfers that require the same transfer settings. You can also customize your transfer sessions to fit your specific needs. For example, you can set up File Transfer to display a Status dialog box to see how many records have transferred while a transfer operation is in progress.