Can we connect to As400 screens through Java? If yes then how can we do it .

Can we connect to As400 screens through Java? If yes then how can we do it .
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CEHJCommented:
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Can we connect to As400 screens through Java?
Can you please expand on what you mean by that?

If you mean "is there a terminal emulator for the As400 written in Java?" then have a look at http://tn5250j.sourceforge.net/

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Gary PattersonVP Technology / Senior Consultant Commented:
IBM provides the Host Access Class Library (HACL) for Java, which includes the ability to control compliant 5250 emulator sessions from Java:

https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/ca/SSS9FA_12.0.0/com.ibm.hod.doc/doc/hacl/DWYL0M08.HTML

In order to get these libraries, you need to purchase the full Personal Communications or Host Access emulation product:

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1010057

- Gary
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