The asynchronous communications window provides several menus for controlling a communications session. Some, but not all, of the menu options can be recorded in scripts.
The menus are:
Communications Channel File menu – see Table 3-7
Communications Channel Edit menu
Communications Channel Communications menu
Options menu
Trading Partner menu
File Transfer menu
The options for each of these menus are described below. (Menu options that can be recorded are indicated in the Recordable column.)
Menu Item |
Description |
Recordable? |
|---|---|---|
Open Capture File |
This option opens a capture file that saves all data within the asynchronous session. |
Yes |
Close Capture File |
This option closes the open capture file when communication is complete. |
Yes |
Exit |
This option closes the Asynchronous Communication module and returns to the main EC Gateway window |
No |
Menu Item |
Description |
Recordable? |
|---|---|---|
Paste |
This option retrieves and pastes data from the Windows clipboard into the current location. |
Yes |
Menu Item |
Description |
Recordable? |
|---|---|---|
Host Mode |
This option selects or deselects the Host Mode. |
No |
Port Open |
This option opens or closes the communication port. |
No |
Hang up |
This option disconnects the modem and ends the communications session. |
Yes |
Clear the Screen |
This option clears the window on the terminal. |
No |
Time-Out |
This option lets you set the number of minutes that the connection can remain inactive before the host ends the communication session and restarts. A window displays requesting the number of minutes for time-out: |
No |
Menu item |
Description |
Recordable? |
|---|---|---|
ODBC Log Off |
When ODBC Log Off is unchecked, information is recorded in the ODBC log database. |
Yes |
Trace On |
When Trace On is checked, information is entered in the trace log. |
Yes |
