XMITIP User Manual

About this manual

The XMITIP User Manual provides detailed instructions for sending electronic mail and file attachments from a z/OS mainframe. It describes the command syntax, supported formats, and how to run XMITIP in batch jobs, TSO, or through the ISPF dialog.

The guide also includes information on local customizations, ZIP handling, attachment reading on workstations, and a list of tools that integrate XMITIP with other utilities. Acknowledgements and change history are provided at the end of the document.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Using XMITIP in Batch
• Command Syntax and Options
• Supported Attachment Formats
• ISPF Dialog Interface
• Local Customizations
• Reading Attachments on Workstations
• Tools and Utilities
• Acknowledgements

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How can XMITIP be executed on a mainframe?

XMITIP can be run as a batch job step, as a TSO command, or through the ISPF dialog interface.

What steps are needed to change the default font for text attachments in Windows Notepad?

Open Notepad, choose Edit → Set Font, select Courier or Courier New, and set a reasonable size such as 10.

Where are messages reported when XMITIP runs in batch mode?

Messages are written to the SYSTSPRT DD dataset.