Zephyr Releases PASSPORT PC TO HOST 2004
Zephyr is pleased to announce the release of PASSPORT PC TO HOST 2004, the 11th major version of the popular, IP-based multi-host access suite. Special upgrade pricing for PASSPORT PC TO HOST 2004 is available for Attachmate EXTRA!, IBM Personal Communications and NetManage RUMBA users.
First released in 1990, PASSPORT offers fast, reliable access to IBM mainframe, AS/400 and Unix applications using the IP-standard TN3270, TN5250, VT220, SCO ANSI and FTP protocols. Despite the long list of features, the Zephyr application has an amazingly small footprint.
General enhancements in Version 2004 include:
SCO ANSI UNIX Terminal Emulation
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PASSPORT now supports SCO ANSI UNIX terminal emulation in both 7-bit
and 8-bit modes. To configure an SCO ANSI session, use the menu
command Communication->Setup and select SCO ANSI 7-bit or SCO ANSI
8-bit from the Emulation Type drop down box.
VT Terminal Emulation Enhancements
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| | - VT 32 x 80 and 32 x 132 screen sizes added
- VT scroll back buffer added
- VT LK201 standard keyboard map provided
- VT keys are now all auto repeat keys
- VT420 F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5 keys added
- VT Break key added
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Keyboard Enhancements
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| | - Auto-Repeat option for 3270 and 5250 host AID keys
- Customization - The following can now be mapped to any key:
String of text
Execute any menu command
Execute a Windows application
Switch keyboard layout or keypad instantly
Switch toolbar, hotspot or color scheme instantly
- VT LK201 standard keyboard map provided
- VT keys are now all auto repeat keys
- VT420 F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5 keys added
- VT Break key added
- VT Hold Screen key added
- TN5250 Host Print key added
- System Request key implemented for basic TN3270 emulation
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Keypad Enhancements
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| | - Keypads can now be docked to any side of the PASSPORT Window
- Customization - The following can now be mapped to any button:
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String of text
Execute any menu command
Execute a Windows application
Switch keyboard layout or keypad instantly
Switch toolbar, hotspot or color scheme instantly
Toolbar Customization Enhancements
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| | - Customization - The following can now be mapped to any button:
String of text
Execute any menu command
Execute a Windows application
Switch keyboard layout or keypad instantly
Switch toolbar, hotspot or color scheme instantly
- Text beneath toolbar button icon can be configured
- Tool tip text can be configured
- Custom bitmaps can be imported and used as toolbar buttons
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Hotspot Enhancements
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| | - Customization - The following can now be mapped to any hotspot:
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String of text
Execute any menu command
Execute a Windows application
Switch keyboard layout or keypad instantly
Switch toolbar, hotspot or color scheme instantly
Clipboard Enhancements - Edit->Copy Mode Options
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| | - Four new copy modes:
Copy text as data without terminators
Copy text as lines with terminators
Copy text in paragraph format for word processing
Copy text in tabular format for spreadsheets
- Drag and Drop
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File Transfer (IND$FILE) Enhancements
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| | - IND$FILE - Last 4 transfers remembered on Transfer menu command
- IND$FILE - Option to remove EOF indicator at end of file
- FTP - Last 4 transfers remembered on Transfer menu command
- FTP - Performance increased by up to 50%
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Printing Enhancements
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| | - Printer orientation is now saved in session profile
- IRMA transparent mode host printing
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New Help File Documentation
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The help file documentation is now displayed using the newer
style Microsoft web help format. Internet Explorer is now a
system requirement in order to view the help file documentation.
There are now three help files:
| | - User Guide
- FTP Help
- Technical Reference
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Migrating from earlier versions of PASSPORT
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For most users, a transition to PASSPORT 2004 will be seamless.
Some file formats have been changed in PASSPORT 2004. The new file
formats are text based and compatible with PASSPORT WEB TO HOST.
Compatibility has been maintained with the older file formats.
| | - .zcs - Color scheme
- .zkb - keyboard
- .zkp - keypad
- .zhs - Hotspot
- .ztb - Toolbar
- .zmc - Macro
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When PASSPORT 2004 is installed, any older format color scheme files
are renamed to have a .zcs file extension. PASSPORT 2004 reads and
uses the older keyboard, keypad, hotspot and toolbar binary formats.
If new customizations are made to any of these files, the new changes
are saved in the new format with the new file extensions. For macros,
the older .mac and newer .zmc file extensions can coexist.
For more information, visit http://www.zephyrcorp.com, email us at sales@zephyrcorp.com, or contact Zephyr Customer Service at 1-800-966-3270.
Screen shots are available on our web site at: http://www.zephyrcorp.com/screenshots.htm
Evaluation software can be downloaded at: http://www.zephyrcorp.com/downloads/
About Zephyr
Zephyr Development Corporation is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable TN3270, TN5250, and VT100/VT220 terminal emulation software and host access solutions. Zephyr offers subscription based licensing that substantially reduces the cost of terminal emulation software. Founded in 1985, Zephyr is a member of IBM® PartnerWorld, Microsoft® MSDN, Cisco® EAP, and the IETF.
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