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Downloading Reports via FTP

Example 1

Create the holding file

  • CRTPF FILE(IBSFTP/SPOOLFILES) RCDLEN(132) TEXT('PF to hold spooled file output') MAXMBRS(*NOMAX)

Find the spool file

  • wrksplf *all
  • Look for the spool file you want to transfer. Option 5 (Display) will display the spool file(s).
  • You will need the following information from the spool file. Press F11 to see additional detail on the spool files.
    • Spool file name
    • Job name
    • User
    • Number associated with file

    Copy the spool file into the ftp file

  • type cpysplf then press F4
  • Fill in the required fields


    Spooled file - enter the name of the spool file you want to copy
    To data base file - enter the name of the ftp you want to copy into
    Library - enter the name of the library that the ftp file is in
    Job name - enter the job name of the spool file
    User - enter the user that created the spool file
    Number - enter the system assigned number associated with the spool file

Transfer the ftp file to your PC

  • Open up your dos prompt (or appropriate ftp program)
    the dos prompt is usually in Start-->All Programs-->Accesories
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