PASSPORT Knowledge Base
Macros

Date Published: November 25, 2003

Date Updated: March 10, 2008

Title

Unable to run macro - Error connecting to the Presentation Space

Product

PASSPORT PC to Host, PASSPORT Web to Host

Emulation Types

TN3270, TN5250, VT, SCO ANSI, Wyse 60

Issue

When running a macro using the Macro®Run menu command the error message "Unable to run macro - Error connecting to the Presentation Space" is displayed.

Solution

1. This error will occur if you are attempting to run a macro before a connection with the host has been successfully established. You can verify an active connection by selecting "Connection Log" from the Communication menu and looking for the text "Connected to <your host ip address:port number>"
2. This error message can occur if a macro is started when there is an X-condition on the OIA line. To resolve the problem, clear the X-condition before running your macro. Or, you can add functionality to your macro that checks and clears the OIA line before proceeding with the remainder of the steps in the macro.

More Information

• Writing a Macro

• Macro Command Index

Keywords

macro, run, error, presentation space, protected, oia, inhibited