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ND 10014/10021 FLOCON¶
INTRODUCTION¶
The ND Floppy Converting System – FLOCON – is a multifunction conversion and service program used to manipulate data-sets on floppy diskettes.
The program can handle various diskette formats as IBM 3740, 3600, 3790, System 32/II and NORD-10 Floppy and File System format as input and also produce output in IBM 3740 EBCDIC or ASCII format.
FLOCON can be used in local conversion tasks as a subsystem from any SINTRAN III/VS time-sharing terminals copying data to and from diskettes, or as a software interface controlling several ND IDT Remote Job Emulator packages communicating with large computers as CDC (2000 T), IBM (HASP/3780), Honeywell Bull (GERTS-115) and Univac 1100 (NTR).
In the last function the FLOCON program (VS and RT version) controls the dataflow and operator messages between the IDT packages and a common operator console.
Job-decks read from disk, floppy or card reader may contain a «local-control-record» specifying data files to be interspersed with the job-control-cards submitted to the remote computer.
FEATURES¶
- Supports most of IBM diskette formats
- Several conversion modes can be selected, EBCDIC to ASCII automatic depending on diskette-label
- Copying data-sets from diskette to local file or peripherals, copying complete diskettes for back-up
- File-statistics – and manipulation of IBM diskettes
- Common operator console for several ND IDT Remote Job Emulator packages
- Transmits data-sets on diskette or local files to remote computer when «local-control-record» is detected in the job-decks
- Issues mounting messages to the operative specifying diskette volume, name and floppy device
- Installation can define own «local-control-records» to suit various job-control-language formats
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION¶
The FLOCON utility exists in three versions:
- The BG version (FLOCON-BG) runs as a SINTRAN III/VS subsystem and provides local conversion and copying functions from interactive terminals
flowchart TD
A(IBM Diskette<br>3741<br>3601<br>3791<br>S32/II) --> B(FLOCON)
B --> C(Operator's<br>Console)
C --> D1(ND Floppy Format)
B --> D2(ND File System)
D2 --> E(ND IDT RJE)[Photo: ND logo and additional text not transcribed]
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VS and RT Versions¶
- VS version (FLOCON-VS):
- Runs as a set of asynchronous RT-programs under SINTRAN III/VS.
- Same functions as the BG Version.
- Up to one user at a time.
- Acts as a supervisor for the ND IDT Remote Job Emulators.
- RT Version (FLOCON-RT):
- Runs as a set of asynchronous RT-programs under SINTRAN III/RT.
- Same functions as the VS Version, except disk files are not handled.
- Usage:
- FLOCON-BG and FLOCON-VS may be used simultaneously.
- FLOCON-BG may not control any IDT packages.
Command Summary¶
- BG-Version:
- Started from the user's terminal by typing:
@ FLOCON - Commands shown can be executed one at a time.
- Only local commands are allowed.
- Started from the user's terminal by typing:
- VS- and RT-versions:
- Must be started by user SYSTEM or RT typing.
Commands¶
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| ABORT | |
APPEND-FILE <DESTINATION FILE> <SOURCE FILE> |
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CHANGE-FILE-LABEL <FILE NAME> |
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CHANGE-IDT-TABLE <IDT-TABLE NO.> |
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CHANGE-IDT-NAME <NEW IDT-NAME> |
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CHANGE-VOLUME-LABEL <DEVICE FILE NAME> |
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COPY-DEVICE <DESTINATION DEVICE> <SOURCE DEVICE> |
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COPY-FILE <DESTINATION FILE> <SOURCE FILE> |
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CREATE-VOLUME <VOLUME NAME> <DEVICE FILE NAME> |
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| DEFINE-LOCAL-RECORD | |
DELETE-FILE <FILE NAME> |
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| EXIT | |
| HELP | |
| LIST-CURRENT-IDT-NAMES | |
LIST-FILE <DEVICE FILE NAME> [<OUTPUT FILE>] |
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| LIST-LOCAL-RECORD | |
| LIST-TABLE-ADDRESSES | |
| LOCAL | |
REMOTE <IDT-NAME> [<CHANNEL-1><CHANNEL-2><CHANNEL-3><CHANNEL-4>] |
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| SET-ASCII-LABEL | |
SET-CONVERTING-MODE <MODE> |
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| SET-EBCDIC-LABEL | |
VOLUME-STATISTICS <DEVICE FILE NAME> [<OUTPUT FILE>] |
RT MAIN¶
- Connection:
- All communication goes initially through logical device number 1.
- Can be changed by modifying locations in the program.
- User Login:
- The user must be logged out for the actual terminal to be used by FLOCON-VS/FLOCON-RT.
- FLOCON-VS can connect to terminals without program location changes.
- Establish Communication:
- For terminal input, set logical device number to zero before starting FLOCON-VS:
@ CONNECT-FLOCON - Communication with FLOCON-VS will be established.
- An internal device is used.
- For terminal input, set logical device number to zero before starting FLOCON-VS:
- Tasks:
- VS- and RT-versions allow multiple active tasks.
- Commands and data-file requests from the IDT packages can be simultaneous.
- Messages collected at the operator console.
Common Commands Used by All Versions¶
- Several tasks may be active, with commands and message systems for efficient operation.
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Commands Available¶
The following commands are available in VS- and RT-versions only:
> GERTS
> HASP-WS
> HASP-II
> MTR
> ZOOVS
> 3780
> CLEAR
> COMMANDS-TO-IDT
> CONTINUE <INPUT FILE>
> LOGIN
> READ <INPUT FILE>
Requirements¶
The FLOCON-BG is used with the SINTRAN III/VS operating system as a standard subsystem or as a reentrant subsystem. The program occupies approximately 18 K words.
The FLOCON-VS is used with the SINTRAN III/VS operating system. It requires 13 RT-programs, one segment of 20 K words, 3 internal devices for each IDT package to be supervised (or 2 if only console messages and commands are to be exchanged between FLOCON and the IDT).
If the connect-program, CONNECT-FLOCON is to be installed, one separate internal device is required for this program.
The FLOCON-RT is to be used with the SINTRAN III/RT operating system. It requires 13 RT-programs and a memory space of approximately 15 K words.
Any IDT package to be supervised must be installed separately.
Delivery¶
FLOCON-BG, FLOCON-VS and CONNECT-FLOCON are delivered on the same diskette, product no. ND 10014. FLOCON-BG and CONNECT-FLOCON are in BPUN-Format, and may be loaded as a standard subsystem, while FLOCON-VS is in BRF-format and may be loaded by the RT-loader.
FLOCON-RT is delivered in BRF-format and must be loaded by the SINTRAN III/RT Loader, product no: ND 10021.
References¶
Data Management Utilities Manual .... ND-60.157.01
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