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9.6.4 File Append (/A)
Function
This function appends (concatenates) a file on the terminal to the end of a specified file on the host.
The objective file will be appended as a binary file. In other words, the data will be concatenated
after the EOF code, if one exists. This function is valid only for transmission. Any files received
from the host will not be concatenated to a file that exists on the terminal.
Startup Method
FLINK /A[Option] appended file pathname target file pathname
Options
Option
Description
Q
Designates non-display of the message.
H
If HT-to-HT communication is to be performed, specify this option on the
terminal.
Appended file pathname
Specify the file to be appended by its full pathname, including the drive name.
This file exists on the terminal side.
Wild cards cannot be used.
Target file pathname
Specify the target file to be concatenated by its full pathname, including the drive name.
This file exists on the host side.
Wild cards cannot be used.
If the specified file does not exist on the partner side, a new file will be created with the specified
pathname.
Example of specifications
FLINK /A A:
MY
CASIO.DAT
B:
YOU
MASTER.DAT
This specification concatenates the "CASIO.DAT"
file on the execution (transmission) side to the end
of the "MASTER.DAT" file on the partner
(reception) side.