xmi

xmi is a python library developed to handle NETDATA (XMI) and virtual tape files (AWS and HET). It was developed to open and extract (unload) XMI/AWS/HET mainframe files. Recent updates have added the capability to generate XMI files from Python. Source can be a single level folder or a single file.

Overview

Below are links to the xmi python library documentation. XMI/AWS/HET files were poorly documented with information scattered throughout IBM, CBT Tape, and elsewhere. The sections Understanding XMI Files, Understanding Virtual Tapes and IEBCOPY File Format describe the file structure of each.

Contents:

• XMIT class
• API Reference
• Installation
• Cookbook
• Command-line tools
  • extractxmi — open, list, and extract XMI / AWS / HET files
  • createxmi — create an XMI file from a local file or folder
• Understanding XMI Files
  • NETDATA/XMIT
  • Creating XMI Files
  • Transferring XMI files
  • File Structure
  • INRM01 Records
  • INRM02 Records
  • INRM03 Records
  • INRM04 Records
  • Metadata
  • The File Contents XMI
• Understanding Virtual Tape Files
  • AWSTAPE
  • Hercules Emulated Tape (HET)
  • AWS and HET Format
  • Metadata Virtual Tape
  • The File Contents AWS/HET
• IEBCOPY File Format
  • COPYR1 Control Record
  • COPYR2 Control Record
  • Directory Information
  • Member Data
  • Metadata IEBCOPY
• Support

Indices and tables

• Index

• Module Index

• Search Page