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Text Assist

Text Assist for 5250 offers a convenient way to access IBM's OfficeVision for OS/400 Text Assist application from a 5250 display session. In addition, several enhancements are provided to make the use of this application easier and more productive. For example, you can make text bold and underlined with a single keystroke; not several as required from a terminal. You also get the built-in advantages of working with the Text Assist application from a 5250 display session, such as exchanging data between the host and PC applications and working with multiple applications at the same time.

For complete information about how to use the Text Assist application on the host, please refer to the following documentation available from IBM:

  • Systems Application Architecture OfficeVision/400: Using OfficeVision/400 Word Processing, SC41-9618. This manual describes all the word processing functions, and the user interface. It is a complete description of the features and operations of Text Assist for 5250.

  • Systems Application Architecture OfficeVision/400: Learning about OfficeVision/400 Word Processing, SC41-9617. This manual provides the user with information about the Text Assist functions of OfficeVision/400.

  • Systems Application Architecture OfficeVision/400: Learning about OfficeVision/400, SC41-9615. This manual provides the user with information on using the mail, calendar, and directory functions of OfficeVision/400. It includes examples that can be used for practice or as a guide for actual office applications.

  • Systems Application Architecture OfficeVision/400: Using OfficeVision/400 Adapted Word Processing Function, SC41-9879. This manual provides the OfficeVision/400 user with information on performing word processing tasks using the adapted word processing function of OfficeVision/400.

This product emulates the ReGIS and Tektronix graphics features of the DEC VT340 terminal.

NOTE:Text Assist for 5250 is an emulation of a terminal device typically used to access the IBM product. As such, it should function in the same manner and according to the same procedures provided in the IBM documentation.