Method and apparatus for converting files stored on a mainframe computer for use by a client computer
US6691125B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99943
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus allows a file to be transferred from a mainframe computer to a client computer. A folder is set up on the client computer with a list of filenames and/or filters that designates some of the files on the mainframe computer as belonging to the folder. Conversion properties are assigned to the folder. A file is requested using the folder name and filename, and the file is transferred from the mainframe to the client computer and converted according to the properties of the folder to which the file belongs.
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