Using SNA IMF Pass Thru
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Using SNA IMF Pass Thru HP 3000 MPE/iX Computer Systems Edition 1 Manufacturing Part Number: 30293-90006 E1290 U.S.A. December 1990 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing or use of this material. Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett-Packard. This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Restricted Rights Legend Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013. Rights for non-DOD U.S. Government Departments and Agencies are as set forth in FAR 52.227-19 (c) (1,2). Acknowledgments UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Hewlett-Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304 U.S.A. © Copyright 1990, by Hewlett-Packard Company 2 Contents 1. Introducing SNA IMF Overview of SNA IMF . 18 Programmatic Access and Pass Thru . 20 Hewlett-Packard’s IMF Products . 21 Features of SNA IMF . 22 Features of Asian SNA IMF. .23 IBM Host Applications. 24 The Functional Layers of SNA . 25 Structure of SNA IMF . 26 SNA IMF Product . 26 SNA Link Products . 27 Operating Environment . 29 IBM Host Hardware Requirements . 29 IBM Host Software Requirements . 29 HP 3000 Hardware Requirements . 30 HP 3000 Software Requirements . 31 Language Support. 31 The Communications Link . 32 2. Configuring Pass Thru The PTCONFIG File . 34 PTCONFIG File Syntax . 34 Elements of the PTCONFIG File . 35 Leading Blanks, Trailing Blanks, and Trailing Nulls. 38 LB, TB, and TN Options with MDT and Non-MDT Terminals. 40 General PTCONFIG File Rules . 44 Asian PTCONFIG File Considerations . 45 Localized Softkeys . .45 English and Asian Language Support . 46 3. Starting Pass Thru Command Syntax for Starting Pass Thru. 48 Syntax . 48 Info String Parameters . .48 Creating and Using UDCs . .54 UDCs for Starting Pass Thru . 57 For Your Own Terminal . 57 For Someone Else’s Terminal . 57 For a Cluster of Terminals . .58 For a Printer . 59 4. Stopping Pass Thru 3 Contents For a Terminal . .61 For a Printer . .62 5. Using Terminals with Pass Thru HP and IBM Terminal Keys . .64 HP Terminal Keys that Function Normally in Pass Thru . .65 HP Terminal Keys that Function Differently in Pass Thru. .66 Function Keys (Softkeys) . .66 Default Softkey Functions . .67 User-Defined Softkey Functions . .68 Softkeys for 3270-to-5250 Communication . .73 HP Terminal Keys That Are Invalid in Pass Thru . .73 HP and IBM Terminal Characteristics . .75 Non-Display Input Fields. .75 Cursor Addressing . .76 Cursor Positioning . .76 Unprotected Fields . .76 Unprotected Fields on HP MDT Terminals. .77 Unprotected Fields on HP Non-MDT Terminals . .77 Displayed Symbols . .77 Transmitted Printer Commands . .78 Intensified Fields . .78 Blinking Cursor . .78 Function Indicators . .79 Numeric Fields . .79 Field Manipulations . .79 Automatic Skip . .79 Card Reader, Light Pen, and Cursor Select . .79 Screen Sizes . ..