Configuring and Using the mvTerm Client

The mvTerm client is a virtual terminal that runs on a Windows system. mvTerm client provides a simple terminal-style interface to the mvBase Server system and database. Sessions with the mvBase Server system may be established either locally on the Server system or over a network. The mvTerm client is certified on Windows.

Operational Features

This section describes the mvTerm client’s role within mvBase, and provides explanations for configuring and operating the mvTerm client. This section contains the following topics related to the mvTerm client:

Setting Up mvTerm on Windows

This procedure is required in order to set up the mvTerm client on Windows prior to operation. After setup, you may configure additional mvTerm properties before or during connection to the mvBase Server.

Overview of the mvTerm Window

This topic explains the various functions of the mvTerm window, toolbar, menu bar and status bar.

Configuring (and Saving) mvTerm Properties

This topic contains several procedures with which to define the properties of the mvTerm client:

  • Caret appearance

  • Emulation mode

  • Function key definitions

  • Mouse properties

  • Terminal page size

  • Auxiliary printer

  • Terminal font

These settings may be saved to a session file for future use.

Using mvTerm Command Line Syntax

This topic explains how to use additional command line syntax that assists you in defining more specific Windows shortcuts, particularly when you use previously saved mvTerm session.

Creating Customized mvTerm Menus

This topic describes how to customize the mvTerm menu, which is created for use within an account contained in the MultiValue environment.

Controlling mvTerm Properties from mvBASIC

Describes the two UMESSAGE messages which mvTERM responds to, and which allow changing the size of the window and the terminal emulation of the current session.

Starting and Connecting mvTerm

This topic includes procedures for connecting an mvTerm client to an mvBase Server, and using logoff and disconnect options with the mvTerm client.

Logging off and Disconnecting mvTerm

This topic explains how to log off, disconnect, and exit mvTerm, including use of the AUTO-LOGOFF command.

Copying and Pasting Within an mvTerm Client Session

This topic explains how to copy and paste text from the mvTerm window to the Windows clipboard, or to do so from another program to the clipboard, and from there to the mvTerm window.

Using Back Pages

Describes the mvTerm Back Pages feature.

Using Enhanced Programmable Mouse Click Features

Describes the mvTerm WHERE features, which provides full support for AccuTerm, wIntegrate, and the Host Access/Termite Mouse features.

See Also

mvBase Operation and Administration Guide Overview

Syntax Notations

mvBase System Overview

Configuring and Using the mvBase Server

Daily System Maintenance

Update and Transaction Logging

mvBase System Security

Operating the mvBase Workstation

Configuring and Using Terminals

Configuring and Using COM Ports

Configuring and Using mvBase Printers

Configuring and Using mvBase Tape Units

Configuring and Using the mvTelnet Server

mvBase Glossary

mvBase System Messages

Error Recovery and Troubleshooting

Using the Command Shell