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carriage_flag

This parameter specifies the type of file being transferred and some special characteristics of the conversion done during the transfer.

YES

Indicates that the transferred file is a text file and a new line character should be added to the end of incoming records. Also, new line characters are removed from the ends of lines before an outgoing record is sent.

When the TCP/IP protocol is specified, YES will be changed to XPACK automatically, if the value of MAXRECLEN is less than 31K.

NO

Indicates no special processing.

MPACK

Indicates a text file with record packing. Uses 2K pack buffer.

When the TCP/IP protocol is specified, MPACK will be changed to XPACK automatically, if the value of MAXRECLEN is less than 31K. If the value of MAXRECLEN is greater than or equal to 31744, this value will not be changed automatically.

VLR

Indicates a binary file of variable-length records with a field of four bytes preceding each record. Applies to local initiated transfers only.

XPACK

Indicates a text file with record packing. Uses 31K pack buffer.

Note: MPACK does not support a MAXRECLEN (actual record length) over 2K. XPACK does not support a MAXRECLEN (actual record length) over 31K.

Default: YES