Generating LU names automatically

BlueZone has the capability to generate LU names internally, based on the workstation name. This allows the BlueZone administrator to send a single configuration for BlueZone to the end users and have them automatically request an LU name that contains the first seven characters of their workstation name plus a D for display sessions or P printer sessions then append the session number. BlueZone is configured to create the names based on %1, %2, and %3 values entered in the LU Name edit box.

Substitution text values

%1 - Uses the first seven characters of the computer name as the base device name.

%2 - Appends a D for display sessions or P for printer sessions.

%3 - Appends the BlueZone session identifier. Session S1 appends 00, Session S2 appends 01 etc.

Examples

Display session using the computer name as the base name

For a computer with computer name WS1234.

An LU Name of %1%2%3 results in WS1234D00 being sent to the mainframe for Session S1. WS1234D01 is sent for Session S2.

Display session using a standard base name

Using a base name of GROUP1.

An LU Name of GROUP1%2%3 results in GROUP1D00 being sent to the mainframe for Session S1. GROUP1D01 is sent for Session S2.

Printer session using the computer name as the base name

For a computer with computer name WS1234.

An LU Name of %1%2%3 results in WS1234P00 being sent to the mainframe for Session P1. WS1234P01 is sent for printer Session P2.

Printer using a standard base name

Using a base name of GROUP1.

An LU Name of GROUP1%2%3 results in GROUP1P00 being sent to the mainframe for printer Session P1. GROUP1P01 is sent for printer Session P2.

Using TN3270E Printer LU association

Printer association provides an automated means to match display LUs with printer LUs. By enabling Printer association and selecting the number of the display session to associate the printer with, the host automatically assigns the appropriate printer LU Name during the TN3270E negotiation.

Note

If the associated display session disconnects, the associated printer also disconnects to prevent another user's print job from appearing on the wrong system.