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Chapter
5
Using Emulation and
Recorder Modes
The iWay Emulation Adapter (3270/5250) provides an Emulation mode in which you can
access a mainframe session directly from your workstation using Telnet Designer. Telnet
Designer displays standard 3270/5250 screens.
The adapter also offers a Recorder mode in which you can record an emulation session
for use at a later time, for example, to simulate a connection to the mainframe for
debugging purposes.
This section explains how to use the iWay Emulation Adapter (3270/5250) in Emulation
Mode and Recorder Mode.
In this chapter:
Using Emulation Mode
About Recorder Mode
Creating a Prerecorded File
Developing Against a Prerecorded File
Using Emulation Mode
The adapter Emulation mode enables you to access a mainframe session directly from the
iWay Emulation Adapter (3270/5250) Telnet Designer. This is a simple emulation that displays
standard 3270/5250 screens and does not create any work files on your system.
Emulation mode enables you to access the mainframe as you develop Telnet applications.
Procedure:
How to Run Emulation Mode
To run the adapter in Emulation mode:
1. From the Telnet Designer main menu, select Tools and then Emulator . You can also click
the Emulator Tool icon.
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