Visual Basic integrationEmbed the BlueZone ActiveX control in a Visual Basic formConfiguring the BlueZone Web-to-Host control module

Configuring the BlueZone Web-to-Host control module

  1. Right-click anywhere on the control and click Properties.
    A configuration dialog appears.
  2. The property pages in this dialog are used to configure the control. Most of the settings can be left at the default values for the majority of applications. The General tab settings are as follows:
    Local Launch
    Instructs the Control how to launch BlueZone. You can type one of the following values:
    • No: Instructs BlueZone to run in Web-to-Host Mode and to use the control and files from a web server.
    • Yes: Instructs BlueZone to run in Web-to-Host mode and use the files in the Web to Host cache directory, without contacting the web server.
    • Desktop: Uses a BlueZone Desktop installation.
    Initialization File
    Used to specify the file containing the initialization information when running in Web-to-Host mode. Not required in Desktop mode.
    Distribution File
    Specifies the distribution file to use. Web-to-Host mode only.
    Cache Directory
    Specifies the cache directory to use. Web-to-Host mode only.
    Log Events
    Enables tracing of all of the controls functions for troubleshooting.
  3. The Sessions tab contains settings for all of the session types supported by the BlueZone Web-to-Host control module. Only the settings for the session type specified in the Sessions edit box need to be completed.
    Sessions
    Specifies which session type is used:
    • MD: Mainframe Display
    • AD: AS400 (iSeries) Display
    • VT: VT Display
    Profile
    Complete only for the session type specified above. Type the name of the file containing the configuration settings for BlueZone.
    Allow the User to Save Settings
    Complete only for the session type specified above:
    • Yes: The user is allowed to make changes and save them to the profile.
    • No: The user is not allowed to make any changes to the profile.
    Run Session in Container
    Complete only for the session type specified above:
    • Yes: BlueZone is embedded in the control at the size specified by the form.
    • No: BlueZone runs in a separate window.
    • Size: BlueZone is embedded in the control at the size specified. It automatically resizes itself if the control is resized after initialization.
  4. The Launch Pad tab enables or disables the launch pad feature. The launch pad is only used in Web-to-Host mode.
    Refer to the BlueZone Web-to-Host Administrator’s Guide for more information.
    Enable Launch Pad
    Controls the launch pad feature. Type one of the following options:
    • Yes: Enables the launch pad, requiring user to select a BlueZone session to run.
    • No: Disables the launch pad, resulting in BlueZone sessions launching automatically.
    Launch Pad Border
    Enables or disables the border on the launch pad window.
    Launch Pad Toolbar
    Enables or disables the launch pad toolbar.
    Launch Pad View
    Sets the view for icons in the launch pad.
    Launch Pad Buttons
    Enables or disables the launch pad buttons.
    Foreground Color
    Sets the foreground color of the launch pad.
    Background Color
    Sets the background color of the launch pad.
    Watermark Image
    Specifies the file name for a bitmap used as a background image in the launch pad.
  5. The Options tab is used to configure HTTP and Proxy settings. Unless you are using a proxy server to connect to the Internet, you probably not have to change any of these settings.
    Cache Retries
    Web-to-Host mode only. Leave at the default value.
    Cache Timeout
    Web-to-Host mode only. Leave at the default value.
    Max HTTP 1.1 Connects
    Sets the max number of connections the control uses to download files. Leave at the default value.
    Max HTTP 1.0 Connects
    Sets the max number of connections the control uses to download files. Leave at the default value.
    Local Proxy Port
    Sets the proxy port to access the Internet.
    License Manager Address
    Specifies the address for the BlueZone License Manager. This is only necessary if the address is not stored in the profile.
    License Manager Port
    Specifies the port for the BlueZone License Manager. This is only necessary if the port is not stored in the profile.
  6. When you are finished, click OK. The BlueZone Web-to-Host control module is now configured.
Parent topic: Embed the BlueZone ActiveX control in a Visual Basic form