Starting with BlueZone version 5.0 a new Host File Transfer utility has been added to BlueZone iSeries Display. BlueZone Host File Transfer supports the LIPI File Transfer (Licensed Internal Program Interface). LIPI is a feature rich and robust file transfer environment that is designed specifically for IBM AS/400 and iSeries host systems. LIPI enables file transfer over TCP/IP.
The LIPI servers must be enabled on the iSeries or AS/400 host, before LIPI file transfers can take place. Consult with your iSeries or AS/400 administrator about enabling the LIPI servers.
The file system of an iSeries or AS/400 host is very different than a PC file system. To handle this difference, an additional file is sent down from the host that contains important information that is used by the iSeries or AS/400 host when a file is transferred up to the iSeries or AS/400 host.
This additional file is called a File Definition File (FDF). BlueZone LIPI automatically gives the FDF 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 or AS/400 host using BlueZone LIPI File Transfer unless you have an FDF.