Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Reproduced the problem using PCOM 6.0.16 on Win7. Also see this on 12.0. Using IND$FILE Receive Files from Host dialog in a 3270 emulator session. Looks like the pre-fill option described in the online Help is not working. After I fill the host file name and Tab down, the PC file name box is empty, but when I "add to list" the default PC folder is appended to the host file name to create the local PC file path for the download. When I click on the Transfer List entry at the bottom, the top boxes are filled in with the data but if I click on PC Browse, the host file name goes away again.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * IBM Personal Communications users using IND$FILE transfer * * functionality. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * Pre-fill option described in the online Help for 3270 File * * Transfer is not working as expected. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** On a Microsoft Windows system where IBM Personal Communications is installed, . Go to "Receive File From Host" dialog: 1. Enter a "Host File Name" and select "Browse" for filling in "PC File Name" This causes the "Host File Name" field to be cleared out. 2. Enter a fully qualified host file name (ex: 'USER1.T.TEXT') in the "Host File Name" field and and press tab to move cursor to the "PC File Name" field. A trailing single quote will remain in the PC File Name (ex: c:\temp\T.TxT'). . Go to "Send File To Host" dialog: 1. Enter a "Host File Name" and select "Browse" for filling in "PC File Name". This causes the "Host File Name" field to be cleared out. 2. "Browse" on "PC File Name" and select a file from the local machine. Upon clicking "open", the entry is directly added to the "Transfer List" without having to click the "Add to List" button.
Problem conclusion
PCSXFER.DLL code changes have been made to fix these issues. With the fix - a) Host File Name field will not get cleared out. b) Unexpected single quote issue is addressed c) Files will be automatically added to the "Transfer List" only when more than one file is selected from the "Browse" button under "PC File Name" section. Fix scheduled for PCOMM 6.0.19 and 12.0.3 Refresh Packs.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT18641
Reported component name
PCOMM COMBO-ENG
Reported component ID
5639I7000
Reported release
609
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2017-01-04
Closed date
2017-07-14
Last modified date
2017-07-17
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
pcsxfer
Fix information
Fixed component name
PCOMM COMBO-ENG
Fixed component ID
5639I7000
Applicable component levels
R60G PSY
UP
RC00 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
26 September 2021