I need to transfer files from the 3000 to a PC.  I am
using Minisoft file transfer today and everything
works okay, but I am looking for a more independent
and robust way of doing things, hence FTP.

I can FTP the files from the 3000 to the PC just fine.
 However, when the file gets to the PC it is useless;
that is, the PC application can't process the file
correctly.  The 3000 file is created in a COBOL
program and defaults to fixed, ASCII 80-byte records.
By examining the file on the PC (via Notepad) I see
that the file is padded with blanks for the full
80-characters.  Removing these trailing blanks renders
a usable file.

My question is:  How can I remove these trailing
blanks either before or during the transfer?

I have tried variable records (binary and ASCII) and
binary FTP without success.  I even tried TOBYTE but
that produced an "e e cummings" file when transferred
to the PC.

Any ideas?

Jim Phillips




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