Configure Managed File Transfer preferences

The Managed File Transfer preferences that we can configure in IBM MQ Explorer include general preferences and the default global configuration type. We can also select the level of functional fix pack behavior that we want to enable.


To configure Managed File Transfer preferences within IBM MQ Explorer, complete one of the following tasks:

Parent topic: Preferences for IBM MQ Explorer


Set general preferences


About this task

We can override the default time zone in which to display any date and time values in the Managed File Transfer panels, and we can select the maximum number of log and progress messages to store and retain in the plugin's state.


Procedure

  1. Click Window, and then click Preferences. The Preferences dialog opens.
  2. Click Managed File Transfer. Managed file transfer settings appear.
  3. To override the default time zone in which to display any date and time values in the Managed File Transfer panels, choose your preferred time zone from the Time zone list.
  4. To choose the maximum number of log and progress messages to store, select the appropriate values. Defaults for each are 1000.


Overriding the default global configuration subscription type


About this task

We can override the type of subscription that is made when we are connecting to a globally configured property set. We can configure subscriptions to be durable or non-durable. This setting determines what happens when the plug-in disconnects from the coordination queue manager. Durable subscriptions continue to exist while the plug-in is disconnected and continue to receive publications. Non-durable subscriptions exist only if the connection to the queue manager is available.


Procedure

  1. Click Window, and then click Preferences. The Preferences dialog opens.
  2. Click Managed File Transfer. Managed file transfer settings appear.
  3. Under Default global configuration subscription type, choose from either Durable or Non-durable.


Selecting the level of fix pack function


About this task

We can select the level of functional fix pack behavior that we want to enable. In addition to APAR fixes, certain levels of IBM MQ Explorer Fix Packs contain new function or changes in behavior that are disabled by default. To enable these changes, select the level of function that we want to move to. This setting does not affect the application of fixes, which are always applied.


Procedure

  1. Click Window, and then click Preferences. The Preferences dialog opens.
  2. Click Managed File Transfer. Managed file transfer settings are displayed.
  3. Select the level of function to which we want to move.