File append (/a), 4 file append (/a) – Casio IT-2000W User Manual

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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.

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