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File Transfer Methods

Host Encyclopedia uses two file transfer methods - Seamless File Transfer and Manual File Transfer. The manual file transfer method is the only one available if your site communications are not compatible with the seamless file transfer method. With FTP, you must be aware of where the file is transferred from or to on the mainframe. Manually use the Host Encyclopedia to create the transaction file on checkout before doing the file transfer, or read the transaction file on check-in after doing the file transfer. The trade-off for using the manual method as opposed to the seamless method is determined by whether your site supports compatible communications and if so, the size of the transaction file transferred. If the file is large, it is worth taking the extra steps that are involved in the manual file transfer as the file is transferred much faster. If the file is small, the seamless method is preferable due to its simplicity.