Wx3270/Help/ConnectionEditor

This window is used to create a new host session, or edit an existing one.

Connection type

 * Host
 * The session defines a network connection to a host.


 * Local process
 * The session defines a process that will be started on the workstation, with its standard input and standard output connected to wx3270.

Basic parameters

 * Profile
 * The name of the profile that this connection is defined in. This field cannot be modified.


 * Session name
 * The optional name of the session, which will be displayed on the connect menu, profile window and profile menu. If this is field is not specified, the name will come from the host name or command.


 * Host name
 * The DNS name of the host, or its IPv4 or IPv6 numeric host address. This field is valid only if the connection type is Host.


 * Port
 * The optional TCP port to use to connect to the host. It defaults to 23, the TELNET port. This field is valid only if the connection type is Host.


 * LU names
 * An optional set of logical unit (LU) names to request connections to on the host. Each name is tried in the order specified. This field is valid only if the connection type is Host.


 * Accept hostname
 * An alternate name that will be accepted from the host's TLS certificate. Normally the host name is used for this validation. This field is valid only if the connection type is Host.

Lower Buttons

 * Connect
 * Saves the session definition and connects to the host. (This button appears only when creating a new session.)


 * Connect+⏺
 * Saves the session definition, connects to the host, and starts the macro recorder for the purpose of creating a login macro. (This button appears only when creating a new session.)


 * Cancel
 * Reverts all changes and closes the window.


 * Save
 * Saves the changes and closes the window.

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