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Filter File Transfers

You can filter the file transfers so that only those that meet the criteria you set are listed. You can apply an existing filter or create a new one.

Apply a Filter to the File Transfer Monitor

To apply a file transfer monitor filter, use the FILTER command.

This command has the following format:

FILTER filtername.

• filtername

  Specifies the name of the filter that you want to use.

Example: FILTER Command

To apply a filter called PRODSOURCE, use the command FILTER PRODSOURCE.

Apply a File Transfer Monitor Filter from a List

To select and apply a filter from a list of file transfer monitor filters

1. Enter FILTER at the File Transfer Monitor panel command prompt.

   The File Transfer Monitor Filter List panel appears.

2. Select the required filter and press Enter.

   The File Transfer Monitor panel appears showing the name of the applied filter.

Create a New File Transfer Monitor Filter

To create a new file transfer monitor filter

1. Enter /FTADMIN.F at the command prompt.

   The File Transfer Monitor Filter List panel appears.

2. Press F4 (Add).

   The File Transfer Monitor Filter panel appears.

3. Complete the following fields:
   • Name

     Specifies the name of the filter.

   • Description

     Briefly describes the filter.

     Create the filter in the Filter Expression section of the panel.

     Note: To determine the valid values for a field, type ? in the field and press Enter. For more information about creating a filter expression, press F1 (Help).

     Press F3 (File).

     The filter is saved.