Connecting to the Host SystemConnecting to the Host SystemPrior 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.
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 session (when Deactivated by Host) in: If enabled then BlueZone will auto-connect the session if the Device being used is varied off on the host system while a BlueZone session is active in the number of seconds specified in the list box. 0 through 10 seconds can be selected.
NOTE The Device obtained by the re-connect might not
be the same as with the prior session.
Prompt on Disconnect: If enabled, BlueZone will display a message box "Are you sure you want to disconnect and close session?" whenever an attempt is made to disconnect a host session, or when the BlueZone application is closed with an active host session.
Auto-Close Session on Disconnect: If checked, the BlueZone application will auto-close after disconnecting from the host system.
Connect Retry: If checked, BlueZone will try to connect to the host the number of times selected in the Retry up to list box and use the interval selected in the times, retrying every list box.
NOTE
The Device
obtained by the re-connect might not be the same as with the prior session.
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.
SEE How
to Configure Euro Support for more information.
Translate Tables: Used to configure the Translate Tables.
SEE How
to Edit the Translate Tables for more information.
Change DBCS Font: Active only when a DBCS language page is selected. This button will allow you to select the specific DBCS font that you want to use with the selected language page.
SEE How
to Configure DBCS Support 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 (27 x 132 DBCS Color)
IBM-5555-C01 (27 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.
Options ----
Used to configure 5250 Emulation options.
Smart Screen Updates: If enabled, 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.
Auto-Retrieve Help Text: If enabled, and a four digit error code is encountered, BlueZone will automatically display the error message sent from the iSeries host without having to press the "Help" key.
The License Manager Tab is used to store the IP address of the SEAGULL License Manager server. This is necessary when using a "Concurrent" licensing scheme.
NOTE 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.
NOTE
If your
SEAGULL License Manager is using
a Listening Port other than the default of 8421, you must add the configured
port number to the end of the IP address, using a coma as a separator.
Example: 63.75.199.234,80
CAUTION Do
not use a colon (:) between the IP Address and the Port number.
You must
use a coma as shown above.
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.