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Allow script execution from remote emulator in IDZ

Most 3270 emulators allow the execution of scripts and in our case we use it a lot for the execution of automatic tests, it also allows us to enter certain commands to extend the session in HOST, so we really miss having this option that we consid...
11 months ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Emulator 11 Delivered

Add new RCE screen resolution 63x162

Currently the RCE screen resolution options do not include an entry for 63X162 as it did for prior versions of the Host emulator in IDz. Please add this resolution to future release of IDz or provide the ability to choose a custom resolution optio...
9 months ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Emulator 5 Delivered

Performance improvements reuested when using the built in Remote Connection Emulator under IDz 16.0.2

Compared to standalone host connection emulator software like PCOMM, the built in Remote Connection Emulator (RCE) under IDz 16.02 is slower in performance when navigating ISPF screens and entering commands. The usability of the RCE could be impro...
about 2 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Emulator 2 Delivered

Support Korean Code Page 933 in Remote Connection Emulator

Implement support for the Korean code page 933 in Remote Connection Emulator when using a DBCS or SOSI compatible session type. Extension is to support all valid code pages. Using IDz 16.0.3 the Korean code page is not supported in the 'Code page'...
over 1 year ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Emulator 4 Delivered

Support Left/Right Control Key Mapping for Remote Connection Emulator for Improved Adoption of Migrating User from Host Connection Emulator

I have created Remote Connection Emulator configurations and the connection is working, however, there is a challenge I am facing to remap the enter key to be the CTRL key. I can see in preferences Remote Connection Emulator is mentioned but the k...
over 3 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Emulator 2 Delivered

IDz Host Connection Emulator (HCE) with Auto-Connect

To be able to implement "auto-connect" on HCE (like we can do on PCOM) for users who have automatic management of their account (and password)
over 2 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Emulator 1 Delivered

Host Emulator Macro Availability

Macros are an invaluable feature that allows users to automate repetitive tasks by recording keystrokes and commands. Having this feature will greatly improve productivity and user experience. Below are some specific use cases where I see it being...
almost 2 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Emulator 2 Delivered

Remote Connection Emulator - Screen Size 62x160

Screen size 62x160 has been support by other emulators such as Host Emulator and HOD. Most of our workstations have large screens. With 62x160 setup, we can view so much more of mainframe data in 1 screen than scrolling right and down. There are p...
over 2 years ago in IBM Developer for z/OS / Host Emulator 4 Delivered

ADDI-Support for current version of COBOL

In order to avoid breaking the ADDI build process the COBOL scanner has to support the syntax of the current version of IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS.

AD Authentication & Authorization

Today the Analyze client does not authenticate to the AD Server and Microcsoft SQL Server. At our site, it is required that there is at least authentication from the clients. If possible, we even would go one step further such that user atuthentec...