If you use the numeric keypad with TN3270 for data input, please do NOT map the numeric keys (0 - 9) on the numeric keypad as this causes problems.
The numeric keypad does not work by default. If your numeric keypad does not work you may activate the numeric keypad by following the instructions below:
A) Launch the TN3270 session - Select Options - Session Profile... - Terminal - Keyboard - Uncheck Ignore NumLock State, click the OK button and exit Session Profile
B) Save the Session Profile explicitly if the automatic save is not turned on in your profile. File - Save Session Profile... - Verify that your appropriate Folder and Session Profile are highlighted - Click the Save button.
C) The NumLock key must be engaged before launching the TN3270 session for the numeric keypad to work.
Please do NOT map the numeric keys (0 - 9) on the numeric keypad as this causes problems. If you wish to map the keys surrounding the numeric keys (0 - 9) on the numeric keypad to a different action please follow the instructions below:
A) Launch the TN3270 session - Select Options - Session Profile... - Terminal - Keyboard - Check Allow mapping of /,*,-,+ keys in NumLock, click the OK button and exit Session Profile
B) Now you may map one or more keys surrounding the numeric keys on the numeric keypad. Please do NOT map the numeric keys (0 - 9) on the numeric keypad, only the keys surrounding the numbers.
C) Save the Session Profile explicitly if the automatic save is not turned on in your profile. File - Save Session Profile... - Verify that your appropriate Folder and Session Profile are highlighted - Click the Save button.
D) The NumLock key must be engaged before launching the TN3270 session for the numeric keypad to work.
HostExplorer TN3270 version 6.1.1.3
The HostExplorer TN3270 from Hummingbird is Y2K compliant and should be installed on all HECN machines that need to communicate with the UND administrative mainframe. If you do not have it on your machine please arrange with your Technical support person to install it. The most current patch will bring the 6.1 version up to 6.1.1.3. If you are having any problems with your TN3270 it is highly suggested that the he611-3i.exe patch dated July 27, 1999 available at ftp.hummingbird.com in directories pub/bbs/hostex/he611-3i.exe be applied. If you have any questions regarding HostExplorer TN3270 you may write Rose_Keeley@mail.und.nodak.edu or call 701-777-3062. Additional information concerning HostExplorer TN3270 is available with the Host Explorer TN3270 link on the HECN home page www.nodak.edu/hecn.