Starting the SNA API Client Attach Manager

Users can start and stop the client attach manager while the SNA node is active.

The client attach manager needs to be started only in clients that run remotely started transaction programs. The attach manager does not need to be started in a node if all transaction programs in the node initiate conversations (that is, they all issue APPC [MC_]ALLOCATE or [MC_]SEND_CONVERSATION verbs).

To start the client attach manager, click the attach manager icon located in Communications Server for SNA client folder. This will connect the attach manager to the configured Communications Server and send the list of transaction definitions that have been defined for that client.

The Attach Manager Panel displays the list of configured transaction programs and the name of the configured Communications Server. To stop the attach manager, select Quit.

Note:
  1. If you have the Windows® taskbar active, please note the attach manager icon (Attach Manager indicator) in the right corner next to the clock. A double left-click displays the Attach Manager Panel; a single right-click hides the Attach Manager Panel to reduce clutter from the screen. When the Attach Manager is stopped, the indicator icon disappears.
  2. You can also start the attach manager from an MS-DOS prompt with one of the following command line options to control whether the Attach Manager Panel is displayed, and whether the Attach Manager indicator is displayed:
    • The -i option causes the attach manager to start without the Attach Manager Panel being displayed.
    • The -h option causes the attach manager to start without the Attach Manager Panel being displayed. The indicator is not provided, so only use this option when your connectivity is good and you want to prevent others from using the Attach Manager Panel.
    • The -q option causes the Attach Manager to exit. This option is most useful when the Attach Manager is started with the -h option.