In addition, BlueZone Script Host allows scripts to communicate with BlueZone Display emulation software products. Using
the scripting languages you already know, you can write scripts to execute common tasks on a variety of host systems, automate
user input, obtain data from host systems, initiate file transfers, and more.
Using BlueZone Script Host and Debugger, BlueZone can record and playback scripts using VBScript or JavaScript. Once recorded,
these scripts can be played back as-is, or edited using the Script Host and Debugger. The record and playback feature makes
using VBScript and JavaScript available to the non-technical user.
BlueZone Script Host and Debugger is also a general purpose VBScript and JavaScript debugger that supports break points, stepping,
and color-coding of scripts providing a powerful interface for script development.
Advantages
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Can control multiple host sessions simultaneously. |
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Use of industry standard scripting languages. |
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Direct access to read from and write to the host screen. |
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Support of scripted variables. |
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COM compliance allows any other COM complaint component to be loaded by the script to extend its functionality. |
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Powerful editing and debugging features. |
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Ability to view the value of script variables while executing/debugging the script. |
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Dialog support to create Windows dialogs for user interaction. |
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Attachmate Extra! Basic and NetManage Chameleon macro compatibility to provide easy migration from those emulators to BlueZone. |
Disadvantages
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Complex, text based scripting language. |
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Requires a relatively high degree of scripting ability. |
The following is an example of editing a script in the BlueZone Script Host and Debugger:
Figure 12: BlueZone Script Host and Debugger
The following is an example of creating a dialog with the BlueZone Dialog Editor:
Figure 13: BlueZone Dialog Editor
Refer to the BlueZone Advanced Automation Developer's Guide for more information on using the Script Host and Debugger and the Dialog Editor.