Searching for a file transfer

This procedure describes how to search for a file that was transferred with Control-M MFT and view its job properties and transfer status.

NOTE: The data that appears is based on the definitions defined in the Jobs Filter of the Active tab, as described in Control-M/EM Authorizations.

To search for a file transfer:

1. From the Monitoring domain, click Managed File Transfer.

   The Managed File Transfer tab opens.

2. Do one of the following:
3. Click the tab.

   A New Search tab appears.

   • To perform a quick search, do the following:
     1. In the Search field type the filename, application, or job name.
     2. Click .

     The search results appear. You can view the transfer details and the job Output in the right pane. Wildcard characters are not supported but partial keyword match is supported.

   • To perform an Advanced search, do the following:
     1. Click Advanced.
     2. For each field, type or select the required value, as described in MFT Advanced search parameters and then click Search.

        You can use the * wildcard character for advanced searches.

     EXAMPLE: ab*. You can only place the wildcard after the string.

     The search results appear. You can view the transfer details and the job Output in the right pane.

   NOTE: You can also view the search history by clicking Advanced search history. The list shows the search criteria of the ten previous advanced searches. You can pin a search by clicking the star so it remains in the list (up to 10). The list is saved per client.