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Status Delivered
Workspace IBM i
Categories IBM i Access Family
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 6, 2020

Add Ability to Disable Menu Bar on Popup Keypad

Users are able to modify the Popup Keypad in ACS 1.1.8.3 Build 9490


Use Case:

User have three options provided to them on the popup keypad: 1) Connect 2) Disconnect 3) Exit All.

Having the menu visible and functional, could allow a user to modify the keypad giving them functions other than what they should use.

A user has the ability to change the number of Pads/Buttons, add Menu or host commands to the Keypad


Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Apr 20, 2020

    This support is now available in version 1.1.8.4 dated April 2020.

  • Guest
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    Feb 11, 2020

    This is planned for our April 2020 update.

    There will be a new check box "Disable the popup keypad menu" available at:
    5250 Session Manager --> Tools --> Customize Menu Bar...

  • Guest
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    Feb 6, 2020

    Attachment (Description): Image of Popup Keypad