The Offline Input client program (OFF.exe) is used to load entire files of data into a target application. The input data is piped into the Offline client's stdin, and application responses are displayed to stderr. The input records must be in the correct format required by the target application, and must be error free.
A graphical representation of the Offline Input program interface is shown below:
Offline Input has largely been superseded by the Non-Formatted Input/Output facility (NOF). Consider developing a sending NOF program for your data loading needs. |
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