I want to search for open windows/apps/3270 emus for sendkeys

[shawn_urquhart]

Hi,

I want to automate some functions of my current jobs role. I run multiple
apps/windows, some of which are 3270 or 5240 emulators. I need to read/submit
commands using sendkeys or alternate method prefer without requiring focus
for action to perform. This is similar to the screen scraping technique but
need to do more than just read an open screen and extract details. I want to
extract, return to Access, store details and act on that data either in a
predefined method or automated from 'Learned' action. I don't want to
purchace or install any proprietory software as the idea is to find something
that works and can be configured without any external support - other than
your help where possible...

Thanks for any assistance.

 

[Alex Dybenko]

Hi,
I made something like this once, i used 3270 emaltion software of IBM (dont
remember exact name, but trust you can find on their site). From Access you
can start session via ole automation, send commands, grab text, etc
I think this is the only prqacticat way doing this, besides that you write
emalation software by yourself