The binary transfer mode does not seem to stop Windows. The only way I have been successful in stopping Windows translations is to name the files with a BIN suffix.
Even so, the codepages on the platforms may need a look. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bri P Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 3:51 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: File Transfer Issue Well the OP was transferring the file in binary mode instead of ASCII (text), so there won't have been any character translation or end-of-line delimiting. Brian -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Hal Merritt Sent: 25 February 2009 17:46 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: File Transfer Issue Is it possible that there may be come character encoding/translation issues that would end up garbling the file as it passes from tinkertoyland to Big Iron? -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bri P Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 11:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: File Transfer Issue In essence, Base64 encoding.. Turning binary data into graphic ASCII. For some reason, in PGP circles particularly, they call it 'ASCII-Armored'. Brian ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
