HostExplorer Applications
HostExplorer includes the following applications:
3270 Emulates IBM mainframe terminals (including 3179G, 3472G, 3278, and 3279 models), runs 3270 applications, and lets you transfer files between a host machine and your PC using the IND$FILE file transfer application.
5250 Emulates IBM AS/400 terminals, runs 5250 applications, and lets you transfer structured data between your PC and an AS/400 host in an FTP-style environment.
VT Emulates the DEC VT420 video terminal and includes support for VT52, VT100, VT101, VT102, VT220, VT320, VT420, ANSI, SCO ANSI, IBM 3151, and Linux Console.
Macro and Profile Converter Lets you convert Wall Data RUMBA, Attachmate Extra!, or IBM P-Comm macros into Hummingbird Basic macros. You can also convert Attachmate Extra! profiles into HostExplorer session profiles.
5250 Data Transfer Wizard Lets you transfer files between a PC and a 5250 host. If you transfer a file from the host to your PC, you can specify standard SQL statements to retrieve host data into the downloaded file. For more information, see 5250 Data Transfer Wizard.
Deployment Packager Lets you create custom Package Assembly files that define how package files (containing extra documents, data, and applications) are deployed with the HostExplorer product. For more information, see the Deployment Packager Help. This component requires a separate installation. To install it, select Host Access Services on the CD.
Deployment Wizard Lets you create or edit Deployment Projects that describe everything you need to deploy HostExplorer from a web server. You can also use Deployment Wizard to specify any existing package files that should be deployed. This component requires a separate installation. To install it, select Host Access Services on the CD.
Index Page Wizard Lets you create or edit HTML indexes that contain links to multiple Deployment projects on a single web page. This component requires a separate installation. To install it, select Host Access Services on the CD.
Quick Script Editor Offers an easy way to automate tedious tasks such as entering repetitive information into an order entry form, entering your user name and password into a login screen, and uploading a report to the server at a certain time every day. You do not require programming knowledge to work with Quick Scripts.
Print Services Console Lets you distribute reports from host computers to any LAN (local area network) printer in your enterprise network. This component requires a separate installation. To install it, select Host Access Services on the CD.