FTP on MVS needs a quote for non-user-files

[desyco]

Hi there,

Since version 12.10, I'm having troubles in retrieving data from a mainframe (MVS - z/OS). When I setup FTP-parameters, I have to include a single quote (') to identify that I don't want to retrieve user-data.

But when I retrieve the data, I always get the USERID in front of the requested dataset. I suppose this is because in version 12.10 you delete supposed erronuous characters ? But in the case of the single quote, you may not do this...

Is there a way to bypass this problem ?

Kind regards,
Danny Wilms

[HowardBrazee]

With the latest version, I set as my default either
UMS.D44201.LIB
or
'UMS.D44201.LIB'

and when I open the FTP and select Browse, it tries (and fails) to connect to
'D44201.UMS.D44201.LIB'

(My user name is D44201)

I can open 'UMS.D44201.Wide' or 'UMS.D44201.WIDE(LIB)'

I entered as file name 'ums.d44201.lib' and selected browse, and it timed out unsuccessfully as well.

The only thing I can't do is browse. (Either using the browse menu or the FTP menu).

[desyco]

A little bit more explanation ???

In MVS, when you don't use quotes around the datasetname, you're supposed to want to see your user-files. Therefor the dataset retrieves the userid in front of the datasetname. When you put (single) quotes around the datasetname, MVS understands this as if you want to read that specific dataset.
As my userid is HEE572, the datasetname PDS.COBOL is converted as 'HEE572.PDS.COBOL' and the production dataset 'CLI.PROD.COBOL' will be read as the name itself.

In the FTP/SFTP Account Manager screen, add in the Initial directory the quotated datasetname ('CLI.PROD.COBOL'), then 'APPLY' and 'OK' and then 'Browse Site', I will get the datasetname 'HEE572.CLI.PROD.COBOL'. When I come back in the FTP/SFTP Account Manager screen, I see that the programm has lost the quotes...

And this is where the problem starts

Kind regards,
Danny Wilms

[MrBillG]

Hi Danny

I not real sure if you're saying it's broken or not.
Version 12 of UE has had some challenges with FTP

The HotFix version 12.20b+1 says

Fixed issue with Modified FTP file failing to save when closed
Fixed issue with Modified FTP file failing to close when saved
Fixed issue with FTP account data, such as server name, not being validated when creating an account
Fixed Async-FTP open/save crash/hang with multiple FTP/SFTP files
Fixed path handling for several FTP server variants
Fixed path handling in FTP Browser when downloading/uploading single directories
Fixed crash in FTP/SFTP and SSH/Telnet account manager
Fixed crash in FTP/SFTP when using cached passwords or passphrases
Improved handling of cached passwords and passphrases when opening/saving multiple FTP/SFTP files

In the latest HotFix version 12.20b+2 says

Fixed issue with toggling external FTP accounts erasing account information

I bring this to light in hopes that maybe it's been fixed!

As a side note the latest FULL version is UltraEdit® v12.20a
HotFixes are just the .exe and dll and you just replace the older ones.
You find the HotFixes by "Check for Updates" in the "Help" menu.

Good Luck, if this doesn't fix your problem send a email to support@idmcomp.com and they will get back with you within a hour during working hous, EST.
This is a user to user forum.

[desyco]

I have now hotfix 12.20b+4 installed and it is still not solved.
Please have a look at
http://mariekerke.info/uedit1.jpg and
http://mariekerke.info/uedit2.jpg and
http://mariekerke.info/uedit3.jpg and
http://mariekerke.info/uedit4.jpg

thanks,
Danny

[MrBillG]

Hi Danny

Great job of documenting the problem!
I'm a AS/400 guy so I'm not a great deal of help.
<< Where is a mainframe guy when you need him? >>

I saw your list of servers and became a tad bit intimidated, I'm going to suggest you fire off an email to "The Real" IDM support folks.

But before you do I want you to check one thing. Under the "Advanced" tab make sure it pointing to MVS or the correct server.



Please don't take any offense if this seems pretty stupid, but I'd hate to miss the obvious.

Danny when you send IDM a email just point them to this thread.
http://www.ultraedit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3679

Good Luck, sorry I'm not more help
Please let us know what you find out!