DynaComm® Web-UTS Support - Technical Profile

This Product Profile is intended to provide general technical information about DynaComm Web-UTS features, specifications, and configuration. Information in this document pertains to the most current release of the product (see the Product Release History below). Earlier versions of DynaComm Web-UTS may differ in functionality and/or configuration from the current released version.

DynaComm Web-UTS

DynaComm Web-UTS is a full featured application that provides UTS terminal support for Series 1100/2200 and System 80 mainframe. DynaComm Web-UTS is designed to provide users with the flexibility to integrate a Unisys mainframe host with a PC-based Windows environment. Furthermore, DynaComm Web-UTS allows easy administration from a central Web Server that users can access over the Internet/Intranet. Once the ActiveX control has been installed on the client PC, a direct connection is established between the PC and the mainframe, relieving the Web Server of additional processing. The macro and scripting language allows the administrator and users to automate various tasks to make host applications easier to use.

A. Release History

Version	Release Date	Release Status
DynaComm Web-UTS 5.1.00	August 19, 2004	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.1.40	August 23, 2002	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.1.39	April 29, 2002	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.1.38	January 3, 2002	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.1.36	April 20, 2001	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.1.34	August 15, 2000	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.0.34	August 15, 2000	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.0.32	January 21, 2000	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.0.29	November 22, 1999	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.0.27	June 14, 1999	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.0.24	April 14, 1999	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.0.21	March 10, 1999	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.0.20a	February 11, 1999	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.0.20	January 15, 1999	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.0.18	November 2, 1998	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.0.17	October 20, 1998	Supported
DynaComm Web-UTS 4.0.14	October 1, 1998	Supported

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II. Functionality

A. Platforms Supported

Windows 95
Windows NT 3.51
Windows NT 4.0
Windows 2000
Windows XP

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B. Basic Functionality

1. Emulations -- The following terminal types are emulated by DynaComm Web-UTS

UTS20
UTS30
UTS40
UTS60
U200P/U400P
U300
SVT 1120

2. Connectors -- DynaComm Web-UTS connects to aUnisys 2200 host via DCP or HLC over Winsock

Winsock

3. File Transfer Protocols -- standard with the base DynaComm Web-UTS

FTU
MAPPERFTS
Masterlink
Text

4. Macros

A DynaComm Web–UTS macro control is a sequence of commands utilizing the functionality of the scripting language. The major difference between a macro and a script is that a macro is limited to 256 characters, however, a macro can execute one or more scripts which makes it flexible and easily expandable. The two methods of executing a script from a macro is through the CALL and CHAIN commands. The difference between these two commands is that if the user CALLs a script, execution will be returned to the macro key control, whereas if CHAIN is used to a script control, execution will not return to the macro.

5. Scripting

The scripting language in DynaComm Web–UTS is a powerful assistant to the interactive terminal work. A script file can be invoked for each terminal concurrently, which allows the user to have one script waiting for a particular message in one terminal window, while executing different scripts in other terminal windows. The scripts within DynaComm Web-UTS are uncompiled text files that can be created and modified either within the DynaComm Web-UTS application or in other text editors. The editor that DynaComm Web-UTS launches to create and open scripts is Windows Notepad. DynaComm Web-UTS includes powerful scripting tools for debugging purposes and in the creation of screens that look and feel like host application screens.

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6. Tools/User Interface

DynaComm Web-UTS provides users with several tools to customize their workspace and automate common tasks.

a. Save Screen As

Purpose:	Take a snapshot of a terminal screen including all text and screen control characters (color, protection, highlighting etc.) In combination with the Screen Maker, it can be used to design terminal screens, including field edits, color, line and box drawings, which can be incorporated into user designed scripts.
Accessed via:	File: Save Screen As
Configuration:	Creates a graphic .SCN or .WMF file, configuration is accessible via the Windows Save As dialog.
Defaults:	The default folder/directory for the graphic file is the root (C: drive), but other folders/directories can be selected.
Scope:	Applies to a single terminal screen.

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b. Capture

Purpose:	Capture all data sent from the host to the active window in a text file.
Accessed via:	File: Capture
Configuration:	If Snap Screen Text is selected, the contents of the active window will be copied to the capture file. Selecting the Clear Captured Text item will clear all text captured in the buffer and in the currently assigned capture file.
Settings stored:	In the configuration file .CFG located in the DynaComm Web-UTS folder/directory.
Defaults:	The Capture option is off by default.
Scope:	Capture option applies to a single terminal window. If the user wants to capture data for multiple terminals, a capture file needs to be set up for each terminal.

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c. Color Properties

Purpose:	Allows users to create and save custom color schemes which associate host field attributes to the terminal colors specified.
Accessed via:	Settings menu: Terminals: Colors
Configuration:	Host field attributes are displayed with their current color schemes. Users can modify the foreground and background color by selecting the field attribute(s) and choosing the color from the palette. The selected color scheme can be applied to the current terminal or to all configured terminals.
Settings stored:	The custom color scheme is stored in the configuration file .CFG located on Web Server initially, and then downloaded to the TEMP folder/directory when the user activates the ActiveX control. Any changes the user makes on the Client PC will be stored in the configuration file .CFG in the TEMP folder/directory and not the Web Server.
Defaults:	The default configuration file WEB-UTS.CFG comes with hard coded color schemes for the different host field attributes. If the user creates a new settings file, the default colors will be black on white on most fields, except for unprotected fields which will have green on black.
Scope:	Color schemes are specific to the configuration file. They can be applied to terminals on an individual basis or to all the terminals defined in the configuration file

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d. Control Page Bar

Purpose:	Represents the standard terminal control page. Each screen has its own control page options and, when this toolbar is visible, the current control page values are displayed and updated if the host sends messages that changes any of these options.
Accessed via:	File: Control Page Bar
Configuration:	The toolbar can be expanded to show file transfer details for a control page file transfer in progress. The user can also select one of the following print modes, FORM, PRNT or XPAR, in addition to selecting a Transmit and/or Transfer mode.
Defaults:	The defaults are PRNT for the Print mode, and VAR for the Transmit and Transfer modes.
Scope:	The Control Page Bar is specific to the terminal in which it is accessed.

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e. Shortcut Key Mapper

Purpose:	Allows user to edit shortcut keys for any menu entry.
Accessed via:	Settings menu: Keys
Configuration:	User selects an existing key map style (1, 2 or 3) to edit, and is then able to create, change, or delete the shortcut keys for the menu items. It is possible to have the same menu item accessed by multiple shortcut keys.
Settings stored:	The user defined shortcut key settings are stored in the configuration file .CFG in the TEMP folder/directory on the Client PC.
Defaults:	The shortcut keys are specific to the chosen key map style, and applies to all terminals within that particular configuration file. The Web-UTS.CFG configuration file that comes with DynaComm Web-UTS and new configuration files use the 3 hard coded key map styles by default.
Scope:	The shortcut keys applies to all terminals specified within the current configuration file.

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7. Documentation/Help

DynaComm Web-UTS comes with an HTML help file titled “Web-Doc”. This document provides all the information necessary to configure DynaComm Web-UTS on the Web Server. An additional help file related to the emulator can be obtained by contacting FutureSoft.

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C. Enhancements

1. Development Tools and Utilities

a. Sript Bar

The Script Bar helps the user in monitoring and debugging scripts in DynaComm Web-UTS. It can be accessed manually from the View Menu: Script Bar, the Tools menu: Step Into Script, or if the command ON SHOW is included in the script. The Script Bar allows single command line execution via the step option or it can execute the lines automatically without user intervention. Using the Step Mode the user is also able to ignore a command line if he/she does not want it to be executed.

b. Auto Script

The Auto Script item under the Tools menu, allows the user to record a script automatically. To start recording, go to the Tools Menu: Auto Script and enter a filename for the script. The keystroke will be recorded by the Auto Script to the specified file. When the user is finished recording, the script can be stopped by selecting the Auto Script item again.

c. Screen Maker

DynaComm Web-UTS has a Screen Maker that is most often used in combination with the Save Screen option. The Screen Maker supports the field control character operations for the user to create his/her own screens or it can be used to check the field types that the host sends to the terminal. With the Screen Maker, the user can create screens that look and feel like terminal screens, save them using the Save Screen option and access them from a script. The Screen Maker Bar can be accessed from the View Menu: Screen Maker Bar.

d. Log Viewer

The Log Viewer allows the user to capture information that is entered in the terminal and that is sent to the host. It provides several options for what information the user wants to capture in the log by the use of different filters. For instance, if the user wants to check for the keystrokes entered in the terminal, enabling the Keystrokes filter will log every keystroke the user makes. The log viewer can be accessed from the Tools Menu: Log Viewer.

e. Trace

DynaComm Web-UTS has included a specific trace option to aid with diagnostics and troubleshooting. Available under the Tools menu, Trace gives the user the option to capture information to and from the host. It also has options to select different filters depending on the type of problem that needs to be investigated, in addition to a comments section where the user can make personal notes to the nature of the trace.

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III. Technical Specifications

A. Miniumum Recommended System Requirements

SERVER

Any Web Server that allows the administrator to install DynaComm Web-UTS in a directory that is accessible from the web root directory.

CLIENT

IBM compatible PC with a 486 or higher microprocessor, with at least 16 megabytes of RAM
Microsoft Windows 95, or Windows NT v.3.51 or higher, or Windows 2000, or Windows XP
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 3.0* or higher

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B. Installation

1. General

DynaComm Web-UTS ships with one 3.5 inch floppy diskette
Full Installation Footprint: 1.30 Mbytes

2. Installation Procedure

The installation of DynaComm Web-UTSperforms the following main functions, in this order:

Asks the user to enter the name of the registered user and their company name.
Asks the user to enter the name of the program group.
Asks the user to enter the URL path where DynaComm Web-UTS will be installed. For example, http://www.abc.com/web-uts/.
Creates a program group and copies the user files.
Displays a readme dialog informing the user of the next steps in configuring DynaComm Web-UTS.

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E. Icons

	Web-UTS.htm is the DynaComm Web-UTS html file that will open the emulator inside the browser. This html document can be edited according to the administrator”s requirements and presentation needs.
	Web-UTSq.htm is an HTML example of how DynaComm Web-UTS can be presented to the user. The example shows how the administrator can use Visual Basic Scripting to make Connect/Disconnect buttons on the HTML page that interfaces with the DynaComm Web-UTS control.
	Web-Doc.htm includes documentation on how to setup and configure DynaComm Web-UTS on the Web Server.
	UNINSTALL.EXE is stored in the root folder of DynaComm Web-UTS. Executing Uninstall will remove the DynaComm Web-UTS control and its configuration files from the hard drive.

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F. Configuration/Initialization Files

NAME	TYPE	DEFAULT LOCATION	DESCRIPTION
WEB-UTS.CFG	TEXT	Web-UTS	Configuration preferences (terminal names, keys, macros etc.)
INSTALL.LOG	TEXT	Web-UTS	Logs the paths to where DynaComm Web-UTS is installed. Used when uninstalling Web-UTS.
HOSTSUTS.TXT	TEXT	Web-UTS	Host configuration file
TERMSUTS.TXT	TEXT	Web-UTS	Number of Terminals defined for each user.
PROFUTS.TXT	TEXT	Web-UTS	Web-Server settings, including path to the configuration file (web-uts.cfg) and download options when users access the Web Server.
MFC42.CAB	BINARY	Web-UTS	Shared files required by DynaComm Web-UTS.

* In order to use DynaComm Web-UTS in Netscape Navigator the user is required to have installed an ActiveX control plug-in that can be obtained from third party vendors.

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