# \#Terminal-Emulation-and-Screen-Scraping **URL:** https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/tag/terminal-emulation-and-screen-scraping/119.md [Latest](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/tags.md) --- ## [Entire Connection Script Read with spaces](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-script-read-with-spaces/234810)
**Author:** [@rohan.coursera1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/rohan.coursera1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 5:42am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-script-read-with-spaces/234810 "2020-10-27T05:42:12Z")
In Entire Connection, Is there any way to read an optional parameter from a file that maybe separated by a space ? If a file contains ‘Hello Sir’ then after, READ 1 #PARM1 #PARAM2 #PARAM1 = Hello #PARAM2 = Sir But,… --- ## [Entire Connection Supporting Smart Card for Authentication?](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-supporting-smart-card-for-authentication/197076)
**Author:** [@Min\_Chai1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Min_Chai1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-supporting-smart-card-for-authentication/197076 "2017-11-09T18:56:05Z")
Is there plan for Entire Connection to support the use of Smart Card for authenticating a user to the mainframe? We currently require the use of userid and password for that purpose. Thanks. --- ## [Entire connection fails to establish connection with PC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-fails-to-establish-connection-with-pc/193727)
**Author:** [@reet\_kaur](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/reet_kaur)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-fails-to-establish-connection-with-pc/193727 "2017-03-23T17:15:16Z")
Hello, I am trying to upload a PC CSV file via Entire connection using Natural. When the UPLOAD PC file statement is executed, The Entire X software fails with multiple errors. The errors screenshots are attached. The … --- ## [task USOURCE don't work](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/task-usource-dont-work/186976)
**Author:** [@Tagan\_Anto](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Tagan_Anto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 6:04pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/task-usource-dont-work/186976 "2016-02-22T18:04:28Z")
hi all. when i try to use USOURCE for transfer a program from PC to mainframe, this task show this error: but the tasks are located in the directory “C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Software AG\\Entire Connection\\proc\\usource.n… --- ## [Entrie Connection 4.3.2 on Windows 8](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entrie-connection-4-3-2-on-windows-8/177028)
**Author:** [@blessing](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/blessing)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 9:05am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entrie-connection-4-3-2-on-windows-8/177028 "2015-05-22T09:05:50Z")
I am trying to download data from the mainframe to my PC in Windows 8. I am getting an Error 1500 "Open for :1: file :2: failed :3:'. The same program is able to perform the download in Windows 7. Is this a Windows 8 c… --- ## [Sending non-character keystrokes to EC 4.5.2.0](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/sending-non-character-keystrokes-to-ec-4-5-2-0/178672)
**Author:** [@M\_A1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/M_A1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2014, 7:04pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/sending-non-character-keystrokes-to-ec-4-5-2-0/178672 "2014-09-24T19:04:26Z")
Our application is trying to send keystrokes to Entire Connection 4.5.2, characters and digits are written with no problems. However when we try to send {ENTER}, {TAB}, {RIGHT}, etc… nothing happens on the emulator side. … --- ## [Using Excel 2010 VB with Entire Connection 4.5 to Read/Write](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/using-excel-2010-vb-with-entire-connection-4-5-to-read-write/175699)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Houser](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Jake_Houser)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2014, 2:06pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/using-excel-2010-vb-with-entire-connection-4-5-to-read-write/175699 "2014-04-14T14:06:00Z")
Hi everyone, I am fairly new to Entire Connection. We are currently running EC 4.5 to connect to an IBM mainframe. I need to write a script that can read and write to the IBM mainframe based on information contained in… --- ## [How to connect between Entire Connection 4.4.1 and C#?](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-connect-between-entire-connection-4-4-1-and-c/172676)
**Author:** [@Omri\_Suissa](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Omri_Suissa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-to-connect-between-entire-connection-4-4-1-and-c/172676 "2013-10-01T16:14:44Z")
Hi, I’m a newbe in Entire Connection and i would like to do the following: get notified when the user change a “screen” or the text is changed in the terminal read the text from the terminal I would like to do it in … --- ## [Entire Connection 4.4.1 API](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-4-4-1-api/172678)
**Author:** [@Omri\_Suissa](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Omri_Suissa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 1:51pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-4-4-1-api/172678 "2013-09-24T13:51:25Z")
Hi, I would like to develop to Entire Connection in version 4.4.1 and i could not find the API documentation (only 4.5.2 and 4.5.3), can you please help me with that? Thanks, Omri --- ## [sample api script for entire connection 4.4.1 on windows 7](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/sample-api-script-for-entire-connection-4-4-1-on-windows-7/172213)
**Author:** [@whey\_whey](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/whey_whey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2013, 11:34am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/sample-api-script-for-entire-connection-4-4-1-on-windows-7/172213 "2013-08-13T11:34:57Z")
could you please post some code which uses entire connection 4.4.1 API? for example, a script which will search for sessions, open a session, enter a login name and password, then select a menu, download a file etc etc, … --- ## [Connecting QTP 11 with Entire Connection 4.4.1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/connecting-qtp-11-with-entire-connection-4-4-1/101836)
**Author:** [@Ila\_A](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Ila_A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 2:05pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/connecting-qtp-11-with-entire-connection-4-4-1/101836 "2012-12-04T14:05:46Z")
I like to know how to connect HP Quick Test Professional QTP (automated functional testing tool) with Entire Connnection (EC) ver 4.4.1. My app is Natural Adabas in Solaris. I’m trying to evaluate QTP in my Windows 7 run… --- ## [Entire Connection API in Windows 7](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-api-in-windows-7/101296)
**Author:** [@kevotheclone](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/kevotheclone)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2012, 7:35pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-api-in-windows-7/101296 "2012-08-24T19:35:02Z")
We have an Entire Connection-based application that has been in production for 14 years, migrated from Windows 95 to Windows XP (32-bit)/EC 4.4.1.0, and now to Windows 7 (64-bit)/EC 4.5.2.3. Users are logged into our z/… --- ## [Entire Connection 17-073 error](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-17-073-error/99801)
**Author:** [@Deb](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Deb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2012, 2:18pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-17-073-error/99801 "2012-03-16T14:18:40Z")
We recently upgraded Natural on MF from v4.2.6 to v8.2.2 on Feb 19, 2012. Clients previously using an older version of Entire Connection for downloads experienced some errors that were resolved by having them upgrade th… --- ## [Entire Connection 4.5.2 - Opening with Procedure name as arg](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-4-5-2-opening-with-procedure-name-as-arg/97665)
**Author:** [@Jon\_B](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Jon_B)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-4-5-2-opening-with-procedure-name-as-arg/97665 "2012-03-09T17:05:23Z")
I’m banging my head against the wall on an Entire Connection problem. Every one of my users that has version 4.5.2 gets an error (described below) when I try to send it the full path of a procedure to start via command … --- ## [Entire Connection API in Windows 7?](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-api-in-windows-7/97666)
**Author:** [@Jon\_B](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Jon_B)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2011, 5:12pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-api-in-windows-7/97666 "2011-07-22T17:12:31Z")
I see in the Readme.txt file for EC 4.5.2 that the API is not supported for Windows Vista. Does it get any better in Windows 7? Is 4.5.2 the latest release, and if so, are there plans for a new version? Thanks for any… --- ## [Extending Entire macro functionality with Visual Basic](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/extending-entire-macro-functionality-with-visual-basic/60320)
**Author:** [@Shannon](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Shannon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2011, 7:30am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/extending-entire-macro-functionality-with-visual-basic/60320 "2011-07-08T07:30:53Z")
Hello, I have written some exe programs (with Visual Basic) to extend the functionality some of my Entire scripts. I was wondering if it is possible (maybe with API) to load the results of the exe into a #Parm variable… --- ## [Entire Connection to upload/download non-Natural files on MF](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-to-upload-download-non-natural-files-on-mf/97314)
**Author:** [@Tony\_Y](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Tony_Y)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2011, 9:31pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-to-upload-download-non-natural-files-on-mf/97314 "2011-06-06T21:31:22Z")
Hi, Just a quick check. Can I use Entire Connection to upload/download non-Natural object (like library members, sequential files etc.) between Mainframe and PC ? If yes, how can I achieve ? Regards. --- ## [Error 2203 Installing Entire Connection on Windows XP](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/error-2203-installing-entire-connection-on-windows-xp/96290)
**Author:** [@Keith](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Keith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 2:48pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/error-2203-installing-entire-connection-on-windows-xp/96290 "2011-02-28T14:48:40Z")
Hi, I’m getting the following error when trying to install/uninstall any version of Entire Connection on my windows XP Pro system: Error 2203.Database: C\\WINNT\\Installer\\a5bccb9.API. Cannot open database file. System … --- ## [Complete External Security by the HELP DESK](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/complete-external-security-by-the-help-desk/91086)
**Author:** [@JSchott](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/JSchott)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2009, 10:27pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/complete-external-security-by-the-help-desk/91086 "2009-08-28T22:27:31Z")
In our ADABAS/Complete/Natural shop external security is handled by Data Security Services Group which is responsible for setting up mainframe logons and adding COMPLETE accounts. This process has worked successfull… --- ## [API Initialization Error Code 40](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/api-initialization-error-code-40/90605)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mann](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Mike_Mann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2009, 10:37pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/api-initialization-error-code-40/90605 "2009-07-02T22:37:00Z")
Using PccAPI.ocx with Excel 2007 and Entire Connection 4.5.1.2, the Initialize method consistently returns error code 40. Per Readme.txt, this is due to a COM security setting. I reset the AuthenticationLevel to ‘None’ u… --- ## [Error 429 with Entire Connection API and VBA](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/error-429-with-entire-connection-api-and-vba/90584)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mann](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Mike_Mann)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2009, 9:46pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/error-429-with-entire-connection-api-and-vba/90584 "2009-07-01T21:46:56Z")
My team is trying to develop using the Entire Connection 4.5.1 API (PCCAPI.ocx) with VBA in Excel 2007 on Windows XP. We were able to create an object at first and were debugging to get the event handling to trigger. Now… --- ## [Rename PC file using Entire Connection](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/rename-pc-file-using-entire-connection/80485)
**Author:** [@Luis\_B](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Luis_B)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2009, 6:22pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/rename-pc-file-using-entire-connection/80485 "2009-03-11T18:22:36Z")
Hi, I’m trying to rename a file stored in my PC using Entire Connection but it seems don’t work neither the REN task provided nor using DOS commands. I use this lines: set control ‘+’ close pc file 7 move ‘REN file1… --- ## [Entire Connection 4.5.1.1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-4-5-1-1/79809)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Robinson](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Steve_Robinson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2009, 9:59pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-4-5-1-1/79809 "2009-02-12T21:59:41Z")
About June/July of this year, I finally got around to installing EC 4.5.1.1. My old version was 4.3.2. New version worked just fine at connecting to the mainframe from my PCs (desktop and lap top). This past weekend, f… --- ## [Entire Connection - switching languages on Vista](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-switching-languages-on-vista/78287)
**Author:** [@Sergey\_Tereshin](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Sergey_Tereshin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2008, 7:03pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-switching-languages-on-vista/78287 "2008-06-27T19:03:38Z")
Switching languages on Vista does not work in Entire Connection 4.5.1. I can use only english and can’t switch into russian. On XP I have not problems. --- ## [Entire Connection - Download error](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-download-error/62197)
**Author:** [@Krzystof](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Krzystof)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2007, 2:12am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-download-error/62197 "2007-05-15T02:12:43Z")
Hello, I try download some DDMs from mainframe using DDM task and I have error “Natural not active on the mainframe - NEXT Prompt not found.” Could anyone write me what I have to do. --- ## [Screen Builder XML Viewer: An error has occurred in ...](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/screen-builder-xml-viewer-an-error-has-occurred-in/61842)
**Author:** [@Matthias1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Matthias1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2007, 9:35pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/screen-builder-xml-viewer-an-error-has-occurred-in/61842 "2007-01-05T21:35:22Z")
Hello all! Screen Builder XML Viewer prints out the following: We did some “investigations” and found, that some database-fields containing control-characters were displayed in that case. To narrow down the problem, … --- ## [Entire Connection API usage from Natural](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-api-usage-from-natural/60728)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Brice](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Mike_Brice)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2006, 9:36pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-api-usage-from-natural/60728 "2006-03-30T21:36:52Z")
I would like to use the Entire Connection ActiveX control in a Natural V6 session on Windows to drive a terminal session. Is this possible ? I have tried a few basic method invocations but am clearly missing something ba… --- ## [How can I get the filename on PCC - Natural Unix](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-filename-on-pcc-natural-unix/60265)
**Author:** [@Billy](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Billy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2005, 3:38pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-can-i-get-the-filename-on-pcc-natural-unix/60265 "2005-12-21T15:38:49Z")
Hi, I need to read a workfile. This workfile is on Windows environment. The program is Natural on Unix. I am using Entire Connection in order to get the data - as connection - emulation, however, Natural program needs t… --- ## [Entire Connection to UNIX - workfiles](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-to-unix-workfiles/60063)
**Author:** [@Priscilla\_Fuller](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Priscilla_Fuller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2005, 4:54pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-to-unix-workfiles/60063 "2005-07-07T16:54:31Z")
I am not familiar with Entire Connection doing terminal emulation to a UNIX box - only used it to a mainframe. I believe all I have to do is set up workfiles in the Natparm and have PC=ON. I have set up the workfiles (… --- ## [Entire Connection to UNIX - Number of lines](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-to-unix-number-of-lines/60031)
**Author:** [@Priscilla\_Fuller](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Priscilla_Fuller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2005, 2:23pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/entire-connection-to-unix-number-of-lines/60031 "2005-06-29T14:23:59Z")
I have just installed Entire Connection. We have been using SecureCRT as an emulator, and there we can get 48 lines per screen, whether we are in Natural or Unix. Is there anyway of getting more than the default 23 lin… [Next page](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/tag/terminal-emulation-and-screen-scraping/119.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Terminal-Emulation-and-Screen-Scraping)