### Batch Communications Utility

Batch Communications Utility (BCU) provides an easy way for VisualAge applications using AS/400 servers to send and receive data files to many other systems: AS/400s, IBM mainframes, IBM mini computers and non-IBM systems. BCU supports SNA and BSC protocols.

#### Benefits...

- Eliminates custom coding for batch data transfers
- Common communications interface for multiple systems and protocols
- VisualAge applications can connect to BCU part to send or receive data
- Provides result messages to applications on success or failure
- Supports IBM mainframe job entry systems
- Supports DEC, HP and many other servers via BSC
- Uses existing AS/400 communications hardware

#### Easy to use in VisualAge applications...

For visual parts:
Developers add a BCU part from the parts palette to the free form surface in the composition editor for a window and connect to the sendFile or receiveFile actions. The settings window allows easy specification of parameters.

For non visual parts:
Developers create a BCU part from AHBatchCommunicator class, specify the appropriate settings and use sendFile or receiveFile messages in the application.

Environment: PCs using AS/400 servers.
AS/400 at Version 3 Release 1 or later.
VisualAge AS/400 Connection.

VisualAge for OS/2 - $995
VisualAge for Windows - $995

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