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Version 2011-506 of PASSPORT PC TO HOST® introduces a number of enhancements, some new and some previously available with other versions through a specific patch. Some changes to the architecture, like the introduction of all configurable terminal emulator options in a text file, will assist organizations in the deployment and customization of this version of the PASSPORT PC TO HOST software.
All previous configuration files made with prior versions of PASSPORT PC TO HOST remain compatible with this latest version.
Using the latest Microsoft development technologies, PASSPORT PC TO HOST has an updated look and feel that is compatible with today's Microsoft Office applications. Notably, the menu bar, toolbar and keypad have the updated Microsoft Windows® look and feel.
As with the previous version 2010-514, PASSPORT PC TO HOST® 2011-506 has been fully tested to work with all versions of Windows 7, including 64-bit, and meets all of the technical requirements to be officially compatible with Windows 7. The "Compatible with Windows 7" logo ensures optimal Windows 7 experience with this version of PASSPORT PC TO HOST. All end user configurations made with prior versions of PASSPORT PC TO HOST remain compatible with this release.
Customers can embed their own logo into the title bar of the PASSPORT terminal emulator, providing the ability to "brand" the host session. Previously the logo on the title bar has always been a Zephyr designed logo.
Using the latest Microsoft technologies PASSPORT PC TO HOST has an updated look and feel compatible with today's Microsoft applications. Notably, the menu bar, toolbar and keypad look different.
Previously available as patch, this version now includes full support for IPv6 for the terminal emulation and FTP clients, including SSL/SSH mode. Compatibility with IPv4 is also maintained.
This feature allows system programmers to create larger screen sizes than the standard model2 through model5 available. This is very useful for larger display screens or where a lot of output (such as log files) needs to be viewed as a whole.
Prior to this version, full APL support was accomplished only with a PASSPORT True Type Font, while limited support was available with PASSPORT Terminal Font and Thin Font. With this release, PASSPORT PC TO HOST now fully supports APL with any font, including a general Windows True Type and Raster Font.
PASSPORT PC TO HOST has always supported HLLAPI functions, allowing customers with commercially-licensed or user-written programs for HLLAPI (and a competitor emulator), to work with PASSPORT without any change to the legacy code. In this version, we have added support for the following HLLAPI functions:
The response time in which the host responds to AID keys (such as ENTER) can now be displayed in the Operator Information Area (OIA). Additionally, we have added a divider line to help separate this area from the host screen.
The Auto Complete feature recalls what the user has typed and automatically pops up a list of suggestions to choose from. The list of suggestions can be configured to come from the particular field or all host screens and characteristics can be customized to suit end-user requirements. This feature is available for 3270 and 5250 sessions only.
This version now supports spell checking. There are two main spell checking options: "Check spelling as you type" and "Automatically correct spelling as you type". This feature requires Microsoft Word installed and is available for 3270 and 5250 sessions only.
The Express Logon Feature allows TN3270 user to securely log onto a host application through the startup macro without sending user ID and password. The PASSPORT client must be configured for SSL with client authentication. Also the TN3270 server must be set up for ELF support.
PASSPORT PC TO HOST now supports true blinking on host screen and also the blinking interval can be customized. In summary the blinking text can now be displayed as:
If enabled, words that would normally overrun the right side of the host screen or field are automatically placed on the next line and aligned with the original cursor position when the paste was performed.
PASSPORT PC TO HOST introduces user interface support for 6 major international languages. The installation process, as well as the QuickStart instructions, are also internationalized. You can go to View->Language to switch between these 7 languages:
PASSPORT PC TO HOST gains an associated ID and Help button for every error message or warning. If you click the Help button on the dialog box, you will be directed to the Help file for a detailed explanation, as well as possible causes and solutions.
PASSPORT PC TO HOST 2007 is a Microsoft Windows Vista certified application. With the official certification, PASSPORT 2007 complements the important new management and security features found in the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. All end user configurations of prior versions of PASSPORT remain compatible with this release.
PASSPORT PC TO HOST now uses the royalty-free Microsoft Secure Channel (SChannel) security package for SSL security. For no additional charge, each PASSPORT session now has the option of securely connecting to a TN3270, TN5250 or VT host using SSL. The following configurable options are also provided:
The PASSPORT FTP Client now features SSL (FTPS) and SSH (SFTP) security.
FTPS provides a secure file transfer through the use of the SSL layer, found below the standard FTP protocol, and encrypts the control and/or data channels. PASSPORT FTP implements FTPS according to IETF RFC 4217 Securing FTP with TLS. The PASSPORT FTP Client connects to a standard FTP server port 21 and begins an unencrypted FTP session as it normally would, then requests that SSL security be used through the AUTH TLS command and performs the necessary SSL handshaking.
The following SSL configuration options are available beginning with the 2007 version of PASSPORT FTP Client:
PASSPORT FTP Client also supports SSH File Transfer (SFTP). SFTP relies on the SSH protocol to provide secure file transfer. The PASSPORT SFTP is based on the PuTTY SSH implementation for Win 32.
During the installation, PASSPORT now gives you the option to save the configuration files (Session profile, Keyboard file, Hotspot file, Toolbar file, etc.) in one of the following locations:
The single and double click functions for both the left and right mouse buttons can now be fully customized. The PASSPORT mouse customization is identical to customization options found on the PASSPORT keyboard, toolbar and hotspots. Wheel Scroll Up or Down can now be customized as well.
Additionally, the following items can now be mapped to any one of six mouse events:
At the same time, mouse-like functions (scroll up or down) can mapped to the keyboard, keypad, toolbar or hotspot.
Two additional Copy modes are provided:
The ability to highlight text in either line mode or block mode has been added for VT emulation
The entire PASSPORT 2007 product suite has been recompiled and re-linked using Visual Studio 2005 of the Microsoft Visual C/C++ Compiler. This version features the very latest Microsoft DLLs. At this time, Microsoft recommends that all applications be rebuilt and published using Visual Studio 2005.
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