Configure 3270 emulators

A z/OS session is required on the host for several tasks executed on TKE to complete. If you do not have access to the z/OS system outside of the TKE Workstation, create access to the z/OS system on the TKE by configuring a 3270 emulator session.

To configure a 3270 emulator session, click Service Management and then click Configure 3270 Emulators.

The Configure 3270 Emulators window is displayed.

Figure 1. Configure 3270 Emulators

1. Click New to add a 3270 session.
2. The Add 3270 Emulator Session window is displayed.
3. Enter the Host Address you would like to connect to.
4. Select Enabled or Disabled from the Start at Console Startup drop down menu.

   Enabled

   When the console starts this session also starts.

   Disabled

   When the console starts this session does not start.

   Figure 2. Add 3270 Emulator Session

   
5. To save the emulator session definition click OK.
6. On the Configure 3270 Emulators window click OK to save the session. Click Cancel to end without saving the session.
   Figure 3. Start or Delete a 3270 Emulator Session

   
7. To start or delete a host address select the host address from the list and click Start or Delete.

If you click Edit Keymap, you can edit the keymap in the 3270 emulator session. You can customize the keyboard functions while in a 3270 session.