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Specific Services

The table below describes these services and where you can find more information about them:

Service

Description

See

Online Help

Provides help information anywhere in CA TPX.

Using Online Help

Key Definition

Lets you define special function keys to simplify session switching.

Change Your User Characteristics

Terminal Locking

Lets you lock your terminal, leaving your sessions running but inaccessible to others.

Lock and Unlock Your Terminal

Terminal Transfer

Lets you go to another physical terminal and continue your sessions from there.

Transfer to a Different Terminal

Messaging

Lets you send messages to and receive messages from other users.

Using the Mail Facility

Mailbox

Saves messages for users who are not signed on when the message is sent.

Using the Mail Facility

Screen Sending

Lets you send your screen image to another user.

Send a Screen Image

Screen Printing

Lets you print your screen image.

Print a Screen Image

Session Breakout

Lets you get out of an active session.

Break Out of a Session

View Facility

Lets you view another user's applications session and sometimes interact with that session; you can also record sessions.

View Facility User Guide

ACL/E

ACL/E is a programming language that can simplify your interaction with applications. ACL/E programs are often used to automate your logon and logoff procedures.

ACL/E Programming Guide. For more information about ACL/E programs at your site, see your administrator.

Advanced Data Compression

This feature enhances the efficiency of communication between your terminal and your VTAM applications.

Programming Guide

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