Problem:
The conversion does not complete when large VSAM files (more than 4 GB) are downloaded using the MFA Drag&Drop menu started from the MFE Tools menu.
This happens when an automatic conversion is executed after importing of the VSAM files.
Resolution:
To be able to download VSAM files greater than 4 GB follow these steps:
1. Start the MFA Drag&Drop menu from the MFE Tools menu.
2. From the MFA Drag&Drop menu go to Configure --> Options and check the box "Turn off automatic conversion after VSAM import". Press OK.
3. Download the file.
4. Edit the downloaded .PRO file and replace the "Format:" line after the Output file name with IDXFORMAT(8) :
Output-File xxxxxxxx.DAT
Format: IDXFORMAT(8)
5. Start the MFE Command Prompt.
6. Run the command “DFCONV” to convert the file using this syntax:
RUN DFCONV <path to file .pro >\\xxxxxxxx.PRO <path to file .$_$>\\xxxxxxxx.$_$
or
RUN DFCONV <path to file .pro >\\ xxxxxxxx.PRO <path to file .$_ $>\\ xxxxxxxx.$_ $ <path to file .dat>\\ xxxxxxxx.DAT
If you do not specify the path to file .DAT this file will be produced in the current directory of the Command Prompt.
Note: When you download a VSAM file and the option "Turn off automatic conversion after VSAM import” is checked, two files are created: .$_$ and .PRO. After running the command DFCONV manually a file .DAT is created. A file .IDX is not created.
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