XCLOCK

XCLOCK

Specifies time to wait for the status line X-clock after typing an AID key

EHLLAPI (does not apply to CXI or PC 3270 interfaces)

Syntax
Syntax Description

Syntax

XCLOCK n SECONDS;

Syntax Description

n: is the number of seconds to wait. The default value is .25 seconds.

Details

The XCLOCK statement specifies the number of seconds to wait for the 3270 status line X-clock to appear after a TYPE statement sends a 3270 AID key, such as ENTER. The X-clock appears when an AID key is sent to the remote host and disappears when the remote host responds.

If the X-clock does not appear within the specified time, a time-out occurs and script processing resumes.

The X-clock normally appears within a fraction of a second. In fact, it is possible for the X-clock to appear and disappear so rapidly that the link cannot detect its presence. In this case, the link waits for a time-out and processing resumes.

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