Hello, At a high level, I am trying to move a file from a mainframe environment to a PC. I tried to FTP the file to a .txt file, but when I import the data to SAS it is not producing the desired results. From what I have read it is likely due to non-standard numeric data. I currently run PC SAS 9.3 on Win 7 64 bit and connect to the mainframe through a TSO session. I believe SAS connect would be the best solution, but I am struggling to configure the scripts (likely due to my lack of mainframe knowledge). I have tried all the scripts in the saslink folder with no luck. They usually end up with the error ‘ERROR: A communication subsystem partner link setup request failure has occurred.’ At this point, I am looking for direction as to which script I should utilize for this process and any other helpful hints. Below is my current tso logon process: open IBM WebSphere Host On-Demand through internet explorer start a 3270 session type in ‘srtso myuserid’ hit enter type in mypassword hit enter at log on, it states ‘xxxxx.ispf.profile’ used as profile data set (does this mean there is a spawner – what is a spawner?) – hit enter ‘xxxxx.tsoutil.clist(startup)’ will be executed as your start up clist – hit enter This brings me to the ISPF/PDF primary option menu I am hoping someone could point me in the right direction based on my login process. Let me know if there are any other pieces to the puzzle that I did not include. Thanks Drew
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