TTWin4 Knowledgebase Articles
Knowledgebase articles for TTWin4, comprehensive terminal emulation for Windows® operating systems.
How to Map the Keyboard in TTWin
- This article contains instructions for configuring keyboard mapping and creating customized mapped key functions in TTWin. …
TTWin Specifications and Requirements
- The following information represents specifications and requirements for the most current release version of TTWin 4. For more information visit the TTWin 4 product page.…
IBM5250 Busy Status Message Explained
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The IBM5250 emulation locks the keyboard on transmit (for example on Enter or Function keys) and Busy is displayed on the status bar until the host responds and unlocks the k…
What’s the Difference Between TTWin Red, Green and Blue?
- TTWin is sold in three 'packs' designated Red, Green and Blue. The key here is that the ONLY difference between these packages is the terminals that are emulated.…
How to Find the Program Version Number for TTWin
- To find the software version number for TTWin follow these steps:…
How to Find Your TTWin Serial Number
- A serial number is a unique license number allocated to your Turbosoft software. You may be asked to provide this number when requesting support from Turbosoft.…
Is a 64-bit version of TTWin 4 available?
- Yes. Each paid licence or evaluation version of TTWin 4 includes both a 32-bit version and a 64-bit version.…
What is the Uninstall Procedure for TTWin?
- The uninstall procedure for TTWin is the same for both licensed and trial versions of the software. Follow these steps to remove TTWin from your computer or device:…
How to License and Activate TTWin
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When initially installed all copies of TTWin run in a demo or evaluation mode by default. Converting a copy of TTWin in evaluation mode to a fully licensed version is a two step process involving the importing of a …
Start TTWin With Multiple Sessions Opened
- By default TTWin starts with one single session loaded however, it's very simple to modify this and launch with multiple preconfigured sessions open, as shown in the screen shot below. …
How to Enter and Exit Full Screen Mode
- Select View > Full Screen from the program menu to enable full screen mode, this will expand TTWin's terminal display area to entirely fill your device screen. Once you have selected Full Screen this becomes the default mode.…
How to Specify a Predefined Session When TTWin is Opened
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This can be accomplished via two methods. The first, and easiest, is to make all your session changes and save them to TTWin's default configuration file (default.twc). When you save session changes to the d…
How Do I Make URLs Clickable From Within TTWin?
- It can be useful to be able to click URLs from within your terminal window and have them open on the default browser. This saves the hassle of copying and pasting into your browser window manually.…
Why Am I Getting ‘Invalid License’ Errors?
- There are several reasons why you may encounter an error message stating you have an invalid license during the TTWin activation process.…
How Can I Automate a TTWin Installation?
- Options for automating installation in TTWin 4 are controlled through command line switches applied to the install package. The following switches are available.…
How Can I Force My Users to Disconnect Cleanly?
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Sometimes there are situations where you may wish to prevent a user from closing the TTWin program or the active session without first cleanly logging off from the host system. This is a setting which is available in TTWin but, in order to p…
TCP/IP error 11001, host not found
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This is not a TTWin error, this is a name resolution problem. You will receive this error if you enter the host name incorrectly or if there is a problem with your DNS server or your connection to it. Some suggestions that may assist you in resolving…
Which Emulation Do I Use With TTWin?
- The emulation you need to use will depend on your host and the software running on it. For example, if you are connecting to an IBM AS400 you would most likely use the IBM5250 emulation.…