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TITLE: 3270 Lan Workstation for Windows, Upgrade to v1.1
DOCUMENT ID#:TD.S.P319
DATE: June 23, 1992
PRODUCT: 3270 Lan Workstation for Windows
PRODUCT VERSION: Upgrade for 1.0 to 1.1
SUPERSEDES: NA
WARNING: If you simply copy these files into the Workstation directory your
existing 3270 LAN workstation will no longer function. The installation
instructions below must be followed
NEW FEATURES
1. Windows 3.1 Compatibility
v1.1 is fully compatible with Windows v3.0a and v3.1.
v1.0 is fully compatible with Windows v3.0a, but is not fully with v3.1.
Both versions run only under the enhanced mode of Windows, therefore both
require a 386 or 486 based computer.
2. Automatic Font Resizing
v1.1 can automatically resize the display font size to fit the size of the
window. The easiest way to learn about automatic font resizing is to
enable the feature and resize the session window.
To enable or disable automatic font resizing, select the Config Fonts sub
menu (<Alt> <C> <F>). If a check appears to the left of the Adjust to Fit
option, automatic font resizing is enabled; if the check is cleared,
automatic font resizing is disabled. To change the Adjust to Fit setting,
choose Adjust to Fit (<A>).
Automatic font resizing chooses a font size from the font sizes supplied
with the Workstation. The chosen font size is determined as follows:
- If the shape of the window is close to proportional to the session
window, the program chooses the largest font size that allows all
session characters to appear in the window. The program may also adjust
the size of the window to be exactly proportional.
- If the window is too small to display all the session characters at
the smallest font size (6x8 pixels), scroll bars appear. You can use
the scroll bars to view other parts of the window.
- If the shape of the window is tall and narrow or short and wide, the
program selects the largest font size that fits the longest dimension.
For example, when the window is tall and narrow, the program selects the
largest font size that allows all rows in the session window to appear.
Scroll bars appear at the bottom of the window so that you can scroll to
display hidden character columns.
- If resizing the window makes the font size too small to read, you can
manually set the font size as described on page 5-3 in the User's Guide.
3. ANSI ASCII Table Support
v1.1 uses the ANSI ASCII table, which is the same table used by Windows.
This ASCII table supports all national languages supported by the
Workstation.
The ANSI ASCII table feature eliminates the need for the ASCII code page
option described on page 5-15 of the User's Guide. The option has
therefore, been removed from the v1.1.
VERSION 1.0 PROBLEM CORRECTED by VERSION 1.1
The error message "Port Problem Data Lost" received during initation of
host printing and the job does not print. The problem occured when the
host sent a Begin Bracket RU without print data.
INFORMATION THAT BECAME AVAILABLE AFTER THE USER'S GUIDE WAS PRINTED
1. AS/400 Keyboard Support
AS/400 keyboard map files were included with v1.0 and are named
AS400101.KYB for the 101-key keyboard and AS40084.KYB for the 83/84-key
keyboard.
2. Configuration File Selection/Deletion Window
A Delete button has been added to the Configuration File Selection window.
To delete a workstation configuration file, select the file and choose
Delete (<Alt+D>).
3. File Transfer Packet Size
The default packet size for file transfers is 4KB. We recommend that you
set the packet size to 4KB or less. Although increasing the packet size
above 4KB may improve file transfer speed, it also decreases the number of
sessions supported. If you need to increase the packet size above 4KB,
call Novell Technical Support at 800-NETWARE.
4. Manual Font Sizing
Allows you to select the font sizes that are used for all window sizes.
This feature, described on page 5-3 in the User's Guide, is changed as
follows:
- The Default Screen Mode has been changed to 24x80 Screen Mode.
- The Alternate Screen Mode has been changed to Large Screen Mode.
We recommend that you use different font sizes for the 24x80 Screen Mode
and Large Screen Mode. This will make it easier for you to determine which
mode is being used.
5. ISPF and File Transfers
When your session is configured for Model 5 terminal emulation and you are
using ISPF option 6, the Send and Receive commands (listed in the Transfer
menu) may interfere with the tasks ISPF is performing. To avoid problems,
use the Send and Receive commands only when ISPF displays the TSO, READY
prompt.
6. Maximum Number of Host Sessions
The number supported by the Workstation is determined by your workstation
configuration and the other applications you are running within Windows.
7. NWTOOLS and TBMI
If you have used the install procedure for NWTOOLS or TBMI, the Workstation
may not operate. The problem may be caused by the configuration of the
Windows SYSTEM.INI file, or it may be caused by incompatibilities between
TBMI and the VIPX.386 network driver.
If you have used the install procedure for NWTOOLS or TBMI, the network
line may not include all the required network drivers. To correct this
problem, edit the NETWORK line of your SYSTEM.INI file to read as follows:
network=*vnetbios, vnetware.386, vipx.386
TBMI and the VIPX.386 needed for 3270 LAN Workstation for Windows need for
network driver cannot be loaded into memory at the same time.
If you no longer need TBMI, remove it.
If you need to use TBMI, set up your PC so that TBMI is not
automatically loaded by AUTOEXEC.BAT or CONFIG.SYS when the PC starts.
TBMI is a TSR, which means it stays in memory until the PC is turned
off.
8. Session Initialization Window
The User's Guide shows the Session Initialization window for v1.0. The
Session Initialization window in v1.1 is organized differently, but the
components are the same.
9. Unrecoverable Application Errors during PostScript Printing
If the Unrecoverable application error message appears while you are using
Windows 3.0a and printing screens or host data, either:
- Obtain and install the Windows 3.1 printer drivers from Microsoft.
The PostScript driver solves this problem. OR
- Upgrade to Windows 3.1.
10. In rare instances, after placing a print job on HOLD status while
printing, the ENABLE button will not reactivate the print job.
> Send/Receive does not fully support PSP mode. As a result, some special
Swedish characters will not translate correctly.
The workaround is to use Structure Field Mode.
> A combination of non-display and reverse video attributes displays
reverse video.
UPGRADING V1.0 INSTALLATIONS TO V1.1
1. Name a directory on the hard drive "WINWS" and copy all of the files in
WINWS.ZIP into it.
2. Then follow the installation procedure below exactly. If you simply
copy these files into the Workstation's working directory the Workstation
will no longer work.
3. Set up the workstation as described on page 1-11 in the User's Guide.
Verify that your workstation is using NetWare Shell v3.26 or later.
The latest NetWare shell is in the most recent DOSUPn.ZIP in NOVLIB Library
5.ZIP. (at the moment DOSUP5.ZIP)
If you have used the install procedure for NWTOOLS or TBMI, 3270 LAN
Workstation for Windows may not operate. For more information, see
"NWTOOLS and TBMI" above.
4. Run Microsoft Windows and use Program Manager to select the File menu
and choose Run (<Alt><F> <R>).
5. When the Run window appears, enter
drive:\WINWS\UPGRADE
Replace the drive variable with the letter for the drive onto which you
copied the files in WINWS.ZIP. Click on OK.
NOTE: SHARE.EXE should not be in memory while running UPGRADE.
Verify that it is not loaded in your AUTOEXEC.BAT if you are having
difficulties running UPGRADE.
6. UPGRADE displays the Installation dialogue box, which displays the
directory where UPGRADE will install the v1.1 program.
7. Enter the directory name and path your v1.0 files are stored in and
choose continue.
8. The installation program should now display Options 1 and 2 to allow you
to customize your installation. (If it does not, the software is not in
the directory specified in Step 6). For most installations, you can leave
these options unchanged. For more information on the options, see "Custom
Installation Notes" below.
9. The files are copied to the destination directory and WSCFG.INI is
updated. The modified WSCFG.INI is configured to use the ANSI ASCII table
and the default color selections. All other configuration settings retain
the same values set in the original file.
10. When UPGRADE has finished installing files, it displays a warning
window that informs you that workstation configuration files need to be
updated.
11. Choose OK to display the Update Configuration Files window.
To update a workstation configuration file:
A. Use the Files list box to display and select a configuration file.
B. Choose Modify.
After the program updates the file, the program displays an asterisk
(*) to the left of the filename. The asterisk indicates that the file
is updated. The filename remains unchanged.
C. When you have updated all files, choose Exit. The modified
workstation configuration files are configured to use the ANSI ASCII
table and the default color selections. All other settings remain the
same.
When the Update process is complete, Upgrade terminates.
NOTE: Update can be run independently of the Upgrade program:
drive:\WINWS\update
12. EXIT WINDOWS AND REBOOT.
The workstation is now ready to run v1.1.
Custom Installation Notes
The Options dialogue box, provides two options to customize your
installation.
Option 1
Option 1 copies the NWIPXSPX.DLL and WTSPX.DLL files to the directory where
your Microsoft Windows files are stored. The check box to the left of the
option allows you to enable (check the box) or prevent (clear the box)
installation of these files. Option 1 is normally enabled. Disable
installation only when you do not want to overwrite newer versions of these
files. For example, newer versions may have been installed by another
NetWare program such as the Communication Services Manager).
Option 2
Option 2 copies the IPX/SPX drivers for Windows to the \SYSTEM directory
within the directory where your Windows files are stored (you cannot edit
the directory name). The box to the left of the option allows you to
enable (check the box) or prevent (clear the box) installation of these
files. Option 2 is normally disabled. Enable Option 2 only when the
IPX/SPX drivers for Windows on the supplied with the Workstation are newer
than the files that are already installed.
Locating the Program Item Icon
WSLANWIN is the program item icon to choose when starting Workstation for
Windows. After an existing installation is updated, any existing icon for
Workstation for Windows continues to operate; UPGRADE does not create
additional program groups or icons.
Locating the Program File
When using the Program Manager Run command, or when starting the program
(and Windows) from the DOS prompt, you must specify the path to the
WSLANWIN.EXE program. During installation, this file is placed in the
directory listed in the Workstation Installation dialogue box.
The default directory name is C:\3270WKS. If the default directory name
was changed during installation, ask the installer where the program file
is currently stored.
DISCLAIMER
Novell will not be responsible for any data loss that may result from
implementing this program. Novell strongly recommends a backup be made
before any program is applied. Technical support for this program is
provided at the discretion of Novell.