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The Path Wizard

The Path Wizard provides a step-by-step way to configure the path requirements needed for a ALC, T27, and UTS terminal sessions. The Path Wizard can guide you to select the appropriate library and network for your connection type and other specifications required by the host. The Path Wizard also allows you configure paths that connect to host using centralized management server features such s ID Management.

Note

To modify an existing path use the Database Editor.

To launch the Path Wizard from the InfoConnect Workspace

  1. Start the InfoConnect Workspace.

  2. Open the Create New Document dialog box. The steps depend on your user interface mode.

    User interface mode Steps
    User Interface Mode Steps
    Ribbon or InfoConnect Browser From the Quick Access Toolbar, click New Document .
    TouchUX Tap the Folder icon and then under File, select New.
    Classic MDI From the File menu, select New Session.

  3. Select an ALC, UTS, or T27 terminal template and click Create. (The choices available depend on your InfoConnect product.)

  4. Click Create Path.

The prompts vary, depending on the host and connection type you select.

  • If your host uses terminal IDs, you'll need to provide a terminal address and ID in the format required by your host or, if you use ID management through the centralized management server, you'll need to provide the server URL.

  • For all types, before you can complete the wizard, you'll need to provide a name for your new path.

There are additional options for each connection type. If you are unsure about some of the information required, contact your system administrator.

For this connection type You'll need this additional information
AIRGATE Gateway name
Protocol to use between the gateway and the host (MATIP, Apollo, or Sabre)
Host path name
ATSTCP Workstation name
Terminal type and global terminal identifier (GTID).
CCF CCF transport configuration.
HLCN Device type
NetBIOS information for your host (name and LANA number)
INT1 Device type
Channel
Environment
Host application and initial transaction
Authentication method (Kerberos, NTLM, or Userid/Password)
Host connection to use and how to connect
Host IP address or domain name
MATIP The host connection to use or the information you need to create a new host connection
NTGATE Host path name
IP address or domain name of the NT gateway
NETBIOS NetBIOS information for your host (name and LANA number)
PEPGate Terminal type
Terminal and device identifiers
Gateway name
For PEPGate-NB, you will also need to provide NetBIOS options.
Path to the configuration file to use
Primary and secondary hosts
TCP/IP Host name or IP address
Port number
TCPA Device type
Terminal type
Host name and IP address
Authentication method (Kerberos or Userid/Password)
UDPFRAD The type of network you use (EDS SHARES, System One, or Amadeus)
Host name and IP address
Print host names