Prior to establishing a host system connection, BlueZone users must set Session Configuration parameters. Session configuration consists of:
Selecting a Connection Type and configuring its connection settings.
Selecting a language and configuring the emulation settings.
BlueZone can connect to the mainframe host system in one of several ways: Microsoft SNA Server, Renex Async Protocol, TN3270/TN3270E, IBM Communications Server for NT, or IntranetWare for SAA. TN3270/TN3270E is by far the most prevalent type of connection. TN3270E supports both display and printer data streams.
Configurable options from the Connection page include:
Connection Type
The Connection Type list box displays the available host connection options. To configure a Connection Type first highlight the desired option then press the Configure... button.
To use the Session Configuration dialog perform the following steps:
On the iSeries ToolBar, go to Session:Configure.... The Session Configuration dialog will appear.
Choose a connection type from the Connection Type list box. This displays the available host connection options.
Select the appropriate link for additional configuration information.
Microsoft SNA Server - Select to connect to the host system using an NT Server running the Microsoft SNA Server software. NOTE: The Microsoft SNA Client must be installed on the PC in which BlueZone is running before the connection can be made.
Renex Async Protocol - Select to connect to the host system using a SEAGULL TMS or RPad Communications Controller.
TN3270E/TN3270E- Select to connect to the host system using TCP/IP and the TN3270/TN3270E (Enhanced) protocol.
IBM Communications Server - Select to connect to the host system using an NT Server running the IBM Communications Server software. NOTE: The IBM Communications Server Client must be installed on the PC in which BlueZone is running before the connection can be made.
IntranetWare for SAA - Select to connect to the host system using an NT Server running the IntranetWare for SAA software. NOTE: The IntranetWare for SAA Client must be installed on the PC in which BlueZone is running before the connection can be made.
The Use Custom LUA-RUI Compliant Dynamic Link Library checkbox can be used to select a custom Connection Type for BlueZone to use when connecting to the host system. The Dynamic Link Library (DLL) specified must be LUA (Logical Unit Addressing)-RUI (Request Unit Interface) compliant.
Auto-Connect Session: If enabled then BlueZone will auto-connect the session after the communications library has initialized.
Auto-Reconnect if LU is Deactivated by Host: If enabled then BlueZone will auto-connect the session if the LU being used is varied off on the host system while a BlueZone session is active. NOTE: The LU obtained by the re-connect will not be the same as with the prior session.
3270 Emulation Tab
Configurable options from the 3270 Emulation sheet include:
The Translation group is used to select a translate language and if needed to configure the Translate Tables. Choices include:
Language: Used to select the translate language and Code Page. The Code Page is the number shown in parentheses to the right of the language. Example: English (U.S.) (697/037) (NOTE: The language should correspond to the Windows operating system language.
Translate Tables...: The Translate Tables... button is used to configure the Translate Tables. See related topics below for more information on editing BlueZone’s Translate Tables.
Default Screen Model Type
The Default Screen Model Type group is used to select an IBM Default Terminal Model for 3270 emulation.
IBM Device: Displays a list of available IBM Printer Devices. The printer session will emulate the selected device.
Use Custom Device: Enable to specify a custom IBM Printer Device. If enabled then the Type and Model settings need to be specified.
Related Topics: Renex Async Protocol