Using the External Application method for starting Reflection 14 with ConsoleWorks 4
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The External Application method differs from the X-Applet Helper in that, unlike our CWTProx applet, it uses Java to start the third-party terminal emulator. This means that the user need not install anything other than the Emulator itself.
For this example, we'll assume that the user would like to use Attachmate(R) Reflection(R) 14 for all Consoles in their ConsoleWorks invocation.
To begin, opening the ConsoleWorks Help for Connection Rules we see this:
As you can see, External Application is circled in red. Here's where we get specific for Reflection 14.
- Press the Add button in the Connection Rules section
- As noted above, the IP address or Host name of the ConsoleWorks client appears in the "Host" field
- Also noted is the option to put an asterisk in the "Console" field. The asterisk means that all Consoles will use this Connection Rule from this ConsoleWorks Host. For this example, we'll assume that this is the correct behavior.
- In the "Name" field, enter Reflection 14
- Select External Application from the "Type" drop-down
- Leave the "Preset" field Blank
- Add the following command string to the "Command" field, including the quotes. If you're path is different than this example you'll need to adjust it.
"C:/Program Files/Attachmate/Reflection/r2win.exe" /n /w [HOST] [PORT] /rb "Session.Caption=\\"[CONSOLE] Console\\""
- Click OK
- Click Save
- Attempt a connection
The finished Connection rule will resemble this:
The completed Connections Rules section will resemble this:
Of course if you know the appropriate command strings for YOUR favorite Terminal Emulator, you may use this example and replace Reflection with the one of your choice.
