BlueZone host file transfer (5250)
Starting with BlueZone version 5.0 a new Host File Transfer utility has been added to BlueZone iSeries Display. At this time
BlueZone Host File Transfer supports the LIPI File Transfer (Licensed Internal Program Interface). LIPI is a feature rich
and robust file transfer environment designed specifically for IBM AS/400 and iSeries host systems. LIPI enables file transfer
over TCP/IP.
BlueZone Host File Transfer Features
| • | Easy to use GUI interface |
| • | File Transfer over TCP/IP |
| • | SSL Encryption |
BlueZone Host File Transfer Desktop
Enabling the LIPI File Servers
The LIPI servers must be enabled on the iSeries / AS/400 host, before LIPI file transfers can take place. Consult with your
iSeries / AS400 administrator about enabling the LIPI servers.
Available Host Libraries
After you connect to the iSeries host, only the libraries that are assigned to you by default, are displayed in the Host Files
pane. There can be additional existing libraries that exist on your host system. You can add additional existing libraries
to the list by using the Add Library feature. You can also remove a library using the Remove Library feature.
Refer to Adding libraries to the host pane and Removing libraries from the host pane for more information.
Note
You cannot create new libraries nor can you delete them using the BlueZone LIPI File Transfer program.
File System Differences
Since the file system of an iSeries / AS/400 host is very different than a PC file system, an additional file is sent down
from the host that contains important information that is used by the iSeries / AS/400 host when a file is transferred up
to the iSeries / AS400 host.
This additional file is called a File Definition File. BlueZone LIPI automatically gives the File Definition File, the same
name as the file that is being downloaded but, with a file extension of .FDF.
You cannot transfer a file to an iSeries / AS/400 host using BlueZone LIPI File Transfer, unless you have a file definition
file.
Other
The BlueZone Host File Transfer icon can be added to the BlueZone toolbar if desired.
Refer to Adding the transfer icon to the toolbar for more information.