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# Natural Connection

Natural Connection provides an access method required for transferring data, reports, Natural objects and sources from a Natural mainframe computer to a PC.

The prerequisite for the use of Natural Connection is Entire Connection. For information on Entire Connection, refer to the relevant documentation.

This documentation is organized under the following headings:

Main Functionality | Describes the main functionality that is relevant for the mainframe.
Preparing to Use Natural Connection | Describes the tasks that must be accomplished to allow download and upload.
Natural Statements | Describes the Natural statements that are relevant for processing information between the mainframe and the PC by using Natural Connection.
Processing Work Files | Describes restrictions on the use of work file attributes, the support of work file formats and the impact of `READ` loops.

Note
See also Installing Natural Connection in the Installation for z/OS documentation.