Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Transfer failure happens when using Send file to host panel. There is no indication of any error and the panel just closes. It is observed that when transferring a file from the network folders if the path is more than 126 characters long the issue is reproducible. With 126 characters or less in the path name the issue is not present or the transfer goes through IND$FILE file transfer.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All IBM Personal Communications users * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * Transferring files to 3270 Host fails when the PC file path * * length is greater than 126 characters. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Steps to reproduce the issue: 1) Open PCOMM 3270 display session 2) Navigate to ISPF command shell 2) Click on Action -> Send file to Host 3) Browse the file name (PC) having path with more than 126 characters 4) Set Host file name 5) Set transfer type to Text 6) Click on Add to list 7) Click Send The Send Files to Host dialog disappears without transferring the file to the host.
Problem conclusion
This issue was the result of usage of a deprecated Microsoft API which was used to open the file to be transferred to the Host. Changes have been made to PCSXFER.DLL to use the updated Microsoft API. Fix scheduled for PCOMM 12.0.5 and 13.0.3 and 14.0.1 Refresh Packs
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT29265
Reported component name
PCOMM COMBO-ENG
Reported component ID
5639I7000
Reported release
C00
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-06-06
Closed date
2019-07-02
Last modified date
2019-11-14
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
RC00 PSY
UP
RD00 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 September 2021