Host Access Solutions: Terminal Emulation Software and Host Integration

Using the PASSPORT Terminal Emulator 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 TN3270, TN5250, VT100, VT220, VT420, SCO ANSI and Wyse 60 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 the PASSPORT Terminal Emulator

PASSPORT is a powerful terminal emulator suite that includes VT/100, TN3270, 5250, SCO ANSI and FTP clients. The package offers high quality, reliable terminal emulatiors that are fully compatible with Windows Vista®.

PASSPORT is also extremely cost effective. Zephyr provides a subscription based licensing program that reduces your acquisition cost and maintenance cost significantly. This makes upgrading from older terminal emulators a very attractive proposition.

As one of the market's very first IP-based connectivity solutions, the mature, feature-rich package is an ideal replacement for older desktop-based terminal emulators. With its competitive pricing and licensing options, you can save 50% to 75% on the amount of money you would normally spend for a terminal emulator.

PASSPORT Terminal Emulator Highlights

• Provides access to IBM mainframe, AS/400 and UNIX host applications
• TN3270, TN3270E, TN5250, TN5250E, VT420, VT100, SCO ANSI and Wyse 60 terminal emulation
• Standalone FTP client and integrated FTP file transfer within terminal emulation session
• PASSPORT PC TO HOST® is certified for Windows Vista®
• Supports Windows XP and 2000
• Advanced SSL security available for each host session
• Advanced SSH security available for each UNIX host session
• Secure FTP file transfer using SSL and SSH security
• IND$FILE file transfer to IBM mainframe
• Supports Citrix Password Manager
• HLLAPI available to reuse existing screen scraping applications
• Attachmate-compatible EXTRA! Objects API to reuse existing EXTRA! screen scraping applications
• VBScript to record, edit and run productivity enhancing macros
• Host printing supported through the TN3270E or TN5250E client
• Pass-through printing available for VT or SCO ANSI client
• Ability to open multiple host sessions, uniquely configure each session
• Customizable keyboard layout, mouse buttons, keypads, toolbars, hotspots, colors, fonts, cursor and more

PASSPORT Terminal Emulator Deployment

There are actually two versions of the PASSPORT terminal emulation software. Each product uses a different method of deployment.

PASSPORT PC TO HOST® is a desktop-based terminal emulator suite . This product is similar to other desktop Windows programs. PASSPORT is installed with a Windows setup program. It can also be deployed using SMS, MSI, Citrix or Microsoft Terminal Server.

PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® is a web-based terminal emulator suite that is deployed from a web server. The terminal emulation software is installed on a web server and provides an administrator program for centralized configuration and administration. All software and configuration files reside on the web server. When the terminal emulation software is run, an ActiveX applet is downloaded from the web server to the client desktop and run inside Internet Explorer. The ActiveX 3270 terminal emulator running inside Internet Explorer makes a direct VT/100, TN3270, 5250, SCO ANSI or FTP connection to the host system.

PASSPORT Terminal Emulator Quicktrial or Download Options

There are two ways to evaluate the PASSPORT terminal emulator : either download a copy of the software or do a QuickTrial of the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® application. With QuickTrial, there is no server installation, you simply download the client from our web server. This is a fast and easy way to look at the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® software. For those that want to install the PASSPORT WEB TO HOST® software on their own web server, you can download the full working copy of the software and complete a full evaluation.

Zephyr has a long history of developing innovative host access solutions. Founded in 1985, Zephyr is a Microsoft Certified Solution Partner, Citrix Premier Alliance Partner, a member of IBM PartnerWorld for Developers, Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN), Cisco Enterprise Associates Program (EAP), and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) TN3270E/TN5250E Working Group.

Complete Access to Everything You Need

Everything you need to fully evaluate PASSPORT as a potential replacement for your existing terminal emulator, or to use or support PASSPORT on an ongoing basis, can be found in this web site, including Technical Requirements, QuickTrial, Pricing, Free Trial Download, Documentation, Knowledge Base, FAQ, Support, and the ability to Order Online.