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Status Delivered
Workspace IBM i
Categories IBM i Access Family
Created by Guest
Created on Oct 4, 2017

Increase ACS display size

The ACS emulator screen is so much smaller than the equivalent screen in Client Access on the same monitor and has a large blank area around it for no apparent reason. This makes the screen harder to see and the font used appears distorted (squashed). This is a major reason why I continue to use Client Access instead of switching to ACS.


Use Case:

Not using product due to perceived inadequacy.


Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    Nov 29, 2017

    The provided screen shots indicate that your 5250 display area is as follows:
    Client Access: 1918x1079
    ACS: 1917x982

    That would explain why the font in ACS looks squashed. You are giving it a smaller vertical area for the same number of lines. You will need to make the ACS display size the same as the Client Access display size. You may also want to consider making the fonts between both products the same. They appear to be different. To adjust the font settings and actual font itself go to Communication->Configure... Then click on Font on the left hand side.

    If you need additional help, open a PMR and work with our Service team.

  • Guest
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    Oct 27, 2017

    Screen examples attached. In 132-character mode as shown the difference is not great, but there appears to be wasted real estate around the screen and the "squashed" font is harder to read. (We RPG programmers aren't getting any younger, you know :-) )

  • Guest
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    Oct 27, 2017

    Attachment (Description): Screen resolution

  • Guest
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    Oct 27, 2017

    Attachment (Description): Same screen on same monitor in ACS

  • Guest
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    Oct 27, 2017

    Attachment (Description): Screen in Client Access

  • Guest
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    Oct 26, 2017

    There are lot of factors and settings that could be causing your issue. If you would like further assistance, please open a PMR and work with our team in Service. You will need to provide screen shots from both ACS and iAccess for Windows along with configuration settings.