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Generate Java Code Automatically

Stingray Pro includes Java class, method, and field generation wizards that automatically  create compilable Java code.  Because the wizards generate pure Java code, the code can be easily incorporated into your Java based applets or applications.  It can also be easily modified or enhanced to achieve your desired results.

Use Your Favorite IDE

Choose your favorite tools, from simple text editors to the most powerful integrated development environments, to create your applets or applications.  The code we generate can be imported directly into your IDE.  No proprietary scripts or scripting languages are required for development with our Stingray 3270 SDK.  And, when your applets or applications are complete, they can be deployed without proprietary servers of any kind.

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Open Multiple Sessions Simultaneously

The classes and components provided in the Stingray 3270 SDK allow you to open multiple host sessions, both during development and when your completed applet or application is running.

Multi-Session Recording

During host session recording, the original Terminal Window can be cloned for communications with another application on the same host.  You can also open new Terminal Windows for communications with other hosts or systems during the recording session.

Multi-Session Runtime

Our multi-session runtime capabilities allow users to establish communications with multiple applications or hosts as needs arise.

Multiple Host Sessions
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Record and Play Host Sessions

Stingray Pro allows you to record and play back TN3270 host sessions.  Recording a session is as simple as opening a Terminal Window, for communications with your mainframe application, and a Recorder Window where Java code is generated, viewed, and modified.  Then, as you interact with the mainframe application in the Terminal Window, your session will be automatically recorded.

Terminal Window

For accurate recording of mainframe interactions, the Terminal Window provides complete simulation of function keys such as PF, PA, and other TN3270 keys that may not be available on a standard PC keyboard.

Terminal window

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Recorder Window

The Recorder Window allows you to save, load, and edit projects, Java code, and host sessions.  Stingray Pro preserves the state of active sessions for complete flexibility during the recording process.

The Project Workspace

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Present Data in Entirely New Ways

Stingray Pro generates Java code that drives your 3270 application screens.  You then call the generated code from a Java application or applet.  Because Stingray does not dictate how the data is presented, you are free to build your own graphical representation of the data. You can easily consolidate multiple 3270 screens worth of data into one display.  Or present the data in a more intuitive fashion such as a tree view or file manager.  Unlike many other products, with Stingray you are not tied to a screen-by-screen presentation of your 3270 application's data!

Java TN3270 Applets Java TN3270 Applications

 

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Stingray 3270 Beans Components

The Stingray 3270 SDK includes a set of JavaBeansTM components that allow developers to easily include full 3270 terminal capabilities into their Java applets and applications.

These components include a 3270 Terminal Bean and a 3270 Keyboard Bean that can be literally “dropped into” a Java application in any of the JavaBeans compatible development tools. 

Enhance Your Application With a Programmable Terminal

Using our Beans components,  you can create a Java application that has the ability to open and manipulate a 3270 terminal.  The application could lead a user through a set of screens, for instance.   Possible applications for this include Web-based training for mainframe users on how to run specific mainframe applications.  It can also provide a way to migrate from a terminal-based application to a Java GUI version of that application.

 

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Stingray 3270 SDK Advantages

Leverages existing resources
     • Unmodified legacy applications
     • Industry standard protocol
     • Familiar screen interface
     • Internet and intranet access
     • Thin client capable

Written entirely in Java for enhanced:
     • Performance
     • Efficiency
     • Portability
     • Interoperability
     • Scalability
     • Security

Automatically generates Java code
     • Record and play host sessions
     • Multi-Session compatible
     • Screen field identification
     • Session state preservation
     • Code generation wizards

Includes JavaBeans components
     • Fast development
     • Drag and drop programming
     • Reusable software

Allows creation of applets or applications

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Contact The Experts

For more information or to ask questions, please e-mail us at info@bluelobster.com, or call (888) 880-BLUE for expert assistance in choosing the best approach for providing user access to your mainframe applications and data.