Transferring Files
You can use the file-transfer utility to transfer files from the Library Manager to
the remote Library Manager console. Transferring files to the Library Manager is
not allowed. Only the remote Library Manager console can initiate a file transfer.
The remote Library Manager console can be in the Monitor state or the Active
state.
To transfer files from the Library Manager, perform the following steps:
1. Select the Start file transfer option from the Services menu on the remote
2. Type the path and the file name of the source file. If the path is not specified, the
3. Type the path and the file name of the destination file. If the file name is not
4. Select the Overwrite check box if you want to replace a destination file that
5. Select the Receive push button for the remote Library Manager console to
Library Manager Operations with the Remote Library Manager Console
You can change the session state and the password from the Library Manager.
Changing the Session State of the Library Manager
After a session is established between the remote Library Manager console and the
Library Manager, the remote Library Manager console controls the Library
Manager keyboard and monitors the Library Manager display. The keyboard and
pointing device on the Library Manager are locked.
To regain control at the Library Manager, the session state must be changed. To
change the session state perform one of the following:
v The remote Library Manager console operator can change the session state as
v The Library Manager operator can change the session state by using the hot key
Library Manager console. The File Transfer Utility window opens.
drive and directory where the DCAF is installed are used.
specified, the same name as the source file is used.
already exists.
receive the file from the Library Manager.
A window opens that shows what percent of the file has transferred. To
interrupt the file transfer, select the Stop push button.
follows:
– Terminate the session. All remote operations stop until a new session is
established.
– Suspend the session. Control returns to the Library Manager.
– Monitor the session. The remote Library Manager console can monitor the
display on the Library Manager, but the keyboard on the Library Manager is
active.
combination at the Library Manager keyboard as follows:
1. Press Alt + T on the Library Manager console. The DCAF Target \ Busy
window (Figure 279 on page 431) opens and shows that the target is busy.
2. Click once with the pointing device in the minimize box in the upper right
corner of the target window. The Library Manager keyboard is now
operational.
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