Using PASSPORT Terminal Emulation as an ActiveX Document
Zephyr Solution Offers Programmatic Client Integration
Using PASSPORT Terminal Emulation as an ActiveX Document
Zephyr Solution Offers Programmatic Client Integration
The 2004 version of PASSPORT PC TO HOST can be used as an
ActiveX Document, offering a programmatic integration solution at the
client level. In doing so, the full terminal emulation runs within the
framework of a corporate-developed application to quickly interface with
3270, 5250, VT220 and SCO/ANSI host applications via the screen
presentation layer.
The appeal of this approach is two-fold: it's inexpensive and makes
extensive use of the vast amount of programming knowledge in this area. For
companies that have standardized on
Windows XP or Windows 2000, and need an updated architectural model for
this type of API development, PASSPORT should be considered.
Already, Zephyr clients have used this API to create productivity-enhancing
applications that rely on the PASSPORT emulation session for communication
with the host. In most cases, these same customers also needed to reuse
existing Attachmate, IBM or NetManage API applications and reuse Attachmate
macros, which the 2004 version of PASSPORT provides.
The simplified, screen-based API includes the following functions:
GetRows (returns the number of rows)
GetCols (returns the number of columns)
GetCursorRow (returns the current row position)
GetCursorCol (returns the current cursor position)
SetCursor (positions the cursor at a new position)
GetString (returns a text string from the screen)
SendString (copies a text string to the emulator screen)
SendKeys (sends ANSI characters to the host)
SendAID (sends host function key)
GetOIA (returns text in the Operator Information Area)
ExecMenuCmd (sends menu command to PASSPORT)
RunMacro (runs a specified macro with PASSPORT)
If you have questions regarding this application development option, we
encourage you to schedule a conference call with Zephyr to discuss your
requirements with our development staff or email specific questions to
sales@zephyrcorp.com.
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.
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/
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