Connecting to the Host System - iSeries

iSeries Display Session Configuration

Prior to establishing an iSeries host system connection, BlueZone users must set Session Configuration parameters. A Session configuration consists of selecting:

Selecting a Connection Type and configuring its connection settings.
Selecting a language and configuring the emulation settings.

BlueZone can connect to an iSeries host system in one of two ways: Renex Async Protocol, and TN5250/TN5250E. TN5250/TN5250E is by far the most prevalent type of connection. TN5250E supports both display and printer data streams.

From the BlueZone MenuBar, choose Session:Configure. The Session Configuration dialog will appear.

Connection Tab

Communications Library ----

BlueZone displays the available host connection options. Select the appropriate link for additional configuration information.

NOTE BlueZone will default to the Connection Type that was chosen during installation.

Connection Type:

Renex Async Protocol - Select to connect to the host system using a SEAGULL TMS or RPad Communications Controller.

TN5250/TN5250E - Select to connect to the host system via TCP/IP using the TN5250/TN5250E protocol.

Configure: To configure a connection, highlight a connection type in the Connection Type list and click the Configure button. The TN5250E Properties Dialog will appear.

NOTE The other connection types that appear in this Connection Type list are non-operative.

Options ----

After selecting the Connection Type, select from the following options.

Auto-Connect Session: If checked, BlueZone will auto-connect the active session whenever it is launched.
Auto-Reconnect if LU is Deactivated by Host: If checked, 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 might not be the same as with the prior session.

5250 Emulation Tab

Translation ----

The Translation group is used to select a translate language and if needed to configure the Translate Tables. Choices include:

Language (CCSID): Used to select the translate language.

NOTE The language should correspond to the Windows operating system language.

Euro: Check this box to include support for the Euro currency symbol.
Translate Tables: Used to configure the Translate Tables.

SEE Editing the Translate Tables for more information.

Default Screen Model Type ----

This group is used to configure the IBM Terminal model that you want to emulate. Use the "pull down" menu to display the list of IBM terminals.

IBM Terminal:
IBM-3179-2 (24 x 80 Color)
IBM-3180-2 (27 x 132 Monochrome)
IBM-3196-A1 (24 x 80 Monochrome)
IBM-3477-FC (27 x 132 Color)
IBM-3477-FG (27 x 132 Monochrome)
IBM-5251-11 (24 x 80 Monochrome)
IBM-5291-1 (24 x 80 Monochrome)
IBM-5292-2 (24 x 80 Color)
IBM-5555-B01 (24 x 80 DBCS Monochrome)
IBM-5555-C01 (24 x 80 DBCS Color)
Use Custom Device: This is used when you require a terminal that does not appear in the above list.
Type: Used only when Use Custom Device is active.
Model: Used only when Use Custom Device is active.

Keyboard Type Ahead ----

Choose the Type Ahead mode that you require clicking the corresponding radio button.

Disabled: If selected, the Type -Ahead buffer feature will be disabled.
Normal - Next Screen: If selected, keystrokes can be typed continuously. All screens received from the host will be displayed.
Advanced - Last Screen: If selected, keystrokes can be typed continuously. Only the last host screen will be displayed.

Write To Display ----

Used to control Smart Screen Updates.

Smart Screen Updates: If checked, BlueZone will do a comparison of the current host screen and will only update what has changed. If disabled, BlueZone paint the entire new host screen.

License Manager Tab

The License Manager Tab will only appear if you are using a "Licensed" copy of BlueZone. If you currently "evaluating" BlueZone this tab will not appear.

License Servers ----

Use this group to configure your SEAGULL License Manager IP address.

Add Server: Place the IP address of the server or servers that are running the SEAGULL License Manager in this filed and click the Add button.
Server List: This will display the IP addresses of your SEAGULL License Manager server (if any).
Use the Remove and Clear buttons as needed.

Group Information ----

This field is only used if you are using the Group feature of the SEAGULL License Manager.

Group Name: Place the name of the Group in this field.