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FTP File Converter
FTP File Converter (FTPCVT)

Introduction

FTPCVT converts previous OnNet keyboard mapping and connection files to the current OnNet version.

Key mappping files

FTPCVT will convert the following key-remapping files:

•	Pre-OnNet 2.0 TN3270 key files

•	OnNet 2.0 TN5250 key files

Connection files

FTPCVT will convert the following connection files:

•	Pre-OnNet 2.0 TN3270 connection files

•	OnNet 2.0 TN5250 connection files

Converting pre-OnNet 2.0 TN3270 key mapping files

Converting OnNet 2.0 TN5250 key mapping files

Converting pre-OnNet 2.0 TN3270 connection files

Converting OnNet 2.0 TN5250 connection files


PreOnNet 2.0 TN3270 key files
Pre-OnNet 2.0 TN3270 key files

Pre-OnNet 2.0 TN3270 versions keep key definitions in files with an extension of KYB.  The current version of TN3270 uses a different syntax, and stores files with an extension of KEY.

When you select "Pre-OnNet 2.0 TN3270 key mapping files" and press "Select Files", you will be presented with a directory-picker dialog box.  Point to the directory where your previous KYB files are located.

FTPCVT will show all KYB files under the "Found" list.  Select those that pertain to TN3270 and press "Add>>"  You may select multiple files by holding Ctrl while selecting the files.  You may also select a group of contiguous files by dragging the cursor down the desired list.

You can remove files by selecting them from the "Convert" list and pressing "<<Remove".  Once you have selected the desired files, click "Convert".  FTPCVT will prompt for the object directory, then place the new files (with an extension of .key) in the directory specified.


OnNet 2.0 TN5250 key files

OnNet 2.0 TN5250 versions keep key definitions in file TN5250.INI and are set globally for all sessions. The current version of TN5250 uses a different syntax, and stores files with an extension of KEY.  Separate key definitions may be defined for multiple connections.

When you select "OnNet 2.0 TN5250 key mapping files" and press "Select Files", you will be presented with a directory-picker dialog box.  Point to the directory where TN5250.INI is located.

FTPCVT will show TN5250.INI under the "Found" list.  Press "Add>>"

Click "Convert".  FTPCVT will prompt for the object directory and then place the new file (with an extension of .key) in the directory specified.


PreOnNet 2.0 TN3270 connection files
Pre-OnNet 2.0 TN3270 connection files

Previous versions of TN3270 stored connection information in SESSION.INI.  The current version of TN3270 stores connection information in separate files.

When you select "Pre-OnNet 2.0 TN3270 connection files" and press Select Files, you will be presented with a directory-picker dialog box.  Point to your previous SESSION.INI file. FTPCVT will show all connection files under the "Found" list.

Select those that pertain to TN3270 and press "Add>>"  You may select multiple files by holding Ctrl while selecting the files.  You may also select a group of contiguous files by dragging the cursor down the desired list.  Remove files by selecting them and click "<<Remove".  Once the desired connection files are selected, click "Convert".  FTPCVT will prompt for the object directory, then place the new files (with an extension of .CF4) in the directory specified.


OnNet 2.0 TN5250 connection files

OnNet 2.0 TN5250 connection files are kept in those with a filetype of .TVD

When you select "OnNet 2.0 TN5250 connection files" and press Select Files, you will be presented with a directory-picker dialog box.  Point to the directory that contains *.TVD file (usually C:\PCTCP\TN5250). FTPCVT will show all connection files under the "Found" list.

Select those you wish  to convert and press "Add>>"  You may select multiple files by holding Ctrl while selecting the files.  You may also select a group of contiguous files by dragging the cursor down the desired list.  Remove files by selecting them and click "<<Remove".  Once the desired connection files are selected, click "Convert".  FTPCVT will prompt for the object directory, then place the new files (with an extension of .CFC) in the directory specified.