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Why Use the Translation Commands
In Chapter 5, you learned about the ETU transfer commands. Those commands
have two purposes. First, they transfer files between the micro and the
host. Second, they translate the data so that both systems, the host and
the micro, can use it.
This chapter discusses ETU translation commands. These commands have only
one purpose--and that is also one of the purposes of the transfer
commands--to translate the data so that both systems can use it.
Since the transfer commands can transfer and translate the data, you may
wonder why the translation commands are necessary. There are three
advantages to using the translation commands.
Translation Commands Can Run in Batch Mode
The file transfer commands must be run interactively. This means that
while the host is processing the ETU command, your host session is tied
up and can't be used. By specifying no translation when you transfer a
file, you reduce the amount of time it takes for the host to process the
command. You can translate the file separately in batch mode, which frees
up your micro to do other tasks.
Translation Commands Can Be Run From a Host Terminal
Another reason for using the translation commands is that they can be run
from any host terminal. The file transfer commands must be run from the
micro. Again, this frees up your micro for other tasks.
Translation Commands Reduce Modem Time
If your micro communicates with the host through a modem, you can
significantly reduce the amount of phone line time if you use the
translation commands. You still have to transfer the file over the modem,
but by translating the file on the host prior to sending it to the micro,
or after receiving it from the micro, you can save both time and money.