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Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

TanyaSachdev — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 13:36:00 GMT

Trying to launch the mainframe application IBM iAccess Client Solutions using the IBM iAccess (EHLLAPI) connector of Blue Prism.

The error received during launch of the application is as follows:

"Error - Failed to launch application - Could not load dll - PCSHLL32.dll " .

Also, while attaching to a running instance, the error received is as follows: "Internal : Failed to perform Step 1 in Navigate Stage 'Attach' on page 'Action 1' - Terminal Emulation - Could not load the dll - PCSHLL32.dll"

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Tanya Sachdev
Software Engineer
Persistent Systems Ltd
Pune
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

JeroenOosterhol — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 08:34:00 GMT

We faced the same issue. Solution for us was to install the EHLLAPI bridge (google "HOD_EHLLAPI_Library-V305_h11_020120419_1020" and use step 2 of the first result).
I use three objects to then use the application:

One to launch the .hod (session file) using start process and then wait for process window
I then attach with a Java object to login the Java part
I then attach with Mainframe IBM Personal Communicator (HLLAPI) for all mainframe actions

Hopefully this solution works for you as well

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Jeroen Oosterholt
Automation Designer
DHL
Maastricht
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

TanyaSachdev — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:16:00 GMT

Hi Jeroen,

Tried the above mentioned steps but it did not resolve the issue. Also, the application used is IBM iAccess Client Solutions.

Please let me know if any more steps can be tried.

Regards,
Tanya Sachdev

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Tanya Sachdev
Software Engineer
Persistent Systems Ltd
Asia/Kolkata
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

MarcoMatuttis1 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:33:00 GMT

We are also using IBM Mainframe Application in our company. The attach also never worked for us.

I used the informations on this page:

https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSEQ5Y_6.0.0/com.ibm.pcomm.doc/books/html/host_access08.htm

To create codestage functions in the HOST business object like:

Read from HOST

Dim autECLPSObj As Object
autECLPSObj = CreateObject ("PCOMM.autECLPS")
autECLPSObj.SetConnectionByName("A")

DIM autECLOIA as Object
autECLOIA = CreateObject("PCOMM.autECLOIA")
autECLOIA.SetConnectionByName("A")

if (autECLOIA.WaitForInputReady()) then
	outputstring = autECLPSObj.GetTextRect(y,x,y,(x+zeichen-1))
end if

Write to HOST

Dim autECLPSObj As Object
autECLPSObj = CreateObject ("PCOMM.autECLPS")
autECLPSObj.SetConnectionByName("A")

DIM autECLOIA as Object
autECLOIA = CreateObject("PCOMM.autECLOIA")
autECLOIA.SetConnectionByName("A")

if (autECLOIA.WaitForInputReady()) then
	autECLPSObj.SetCursorPos(y,x)
	autECLPSObj.SendKeys (Inputstring)
end if

Set Cursor

Dim autECLPSObj As Object
autECLPSObj = CreateObject ("PCOMM.autECLPS")
autECLPSObj.SetConnectionByName("A")

DIM autECLOIA as Object
autECLOIA = CreateObject("PCOMM.autECLOIA")
autECLOIA.SetConnectionByName("A")

if (autECLOIA.WaitForInputReady()) then
	autECLPSObj.SetCursorPos(y,x)
end if

Send Key to HOST

Dim autECLPSObj As Object
autECLPSObj = CreateObject ("PCOMM.autECLPS")
autECLPSObj.SetConnectionByName("A")

DIM autECLOIA as Object
autECLOIA = CreateObject("PCOMM.autECLOIA")
autECLOIA.SetConnectionByName("A")

if (autECLOIA.WaitForInputReady()) then
	autECLPSObj.SendKeys (translated_Inputkey)
end if

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Marco Matuttis
Robot Process Automation Developer
INTER Krankenversicherung AG
Mannheim
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

Suresh_BabuYada — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:48:00 GMT

Hi Tanya,

I am facing the same issue now.

you got any solution to this ?

it would be great if you can tell us the solution

Thanks,
Suresh.

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Suresh Babu Yadagiri
Solution Architect
Aviva Singapore
Singapore
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

TanyaSachdev — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:37:00 GMT

Hi Suresh,

BluePrism does not support IBM iAccess Client Solutions setup. Thus, we receive this error. We developed using a workaround, to first launch the application using a command and then, attach it and automate using surface automation.

If possible, please check with your client if they can use other IBM PCOMM or any other emulator supported by BP.

Please let me know in case you have any other questions.

Regards,

Tanya Sachdev

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Tanya Sachdev
Software Engineer
Persistent Systems Ltd
Asia/Kolkata
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

NileshJadhavBP — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:08:00 GMT

Hi,

Please below link it will resolve your all issue.

https://portal.blueprism.com/system/files/documents/IBM%20iAccess%20Client%20Solutions%20Implementation%20Steps%20for%20Blue%20Prism%20Guide.pdf

If issue is resolve,please mark best answer

Thanks
Nilesh

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Nilesh Jadhav
Senior RPA Specialist
ADP
India
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

Suresh_BabuYada — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 03:10:00 GMT

Hi Nilesh,

Thanks for the reply,

I already have that Guide with me and followed it.

But No Luck and i wrote to BP support for help.

Regards,
Suresh.

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Suresh Babu Yadagiri
Solution Architect
Aviva Singapore
Singapore
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

Suresh_BabuYada — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 03:20:00 GMT

Thanks Tanya.

If we have to go by surface automation then the effort will be huge i guess.

Waiting for the BP support response for now.

Regards,
Suresh.

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Suresh Babu Yadagiri
Solution Architect
Aviva Singapore
Singapore
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

NileshJadhavBP — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:21:00 GMT

Hi Suresh,

Thanks for reply...BP team will help you soon,

Thanks
Nilesh

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Nilesh Jadhav
Senior RPA Specialist
ADP
India
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

TanyaSachdev — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 08:52:00 GMT

Hi Suresh,

Surely, working with Surface Automation does multifold the efforts needed, though, in this case, it was the only option left.

We did check probably last Jan with the BP Team on the support, they mentioned that they do not support all versions of the IBM iAccess, thus, it has issues. Though, it would be great to check with them if any updates on that. Also, enclosing a link of supported Mainframe applications for your reference. http://portal.blueprism.com/customer-support/support-center%23/path/1139622192

Regards,
Tanya Sachdev

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Tanya Sachdev
Software Engineer
Persistent Systems Ltd
Asia/Kolkata
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

Gouthamreddy — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:06:00 GMT

HI Marco,

I am facing same issue. If you created this objects and if it is working for you can you please share your objects.

Thank you

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Goutham Ch
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RE: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

ManishRaw — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Hi Marco,

We are facing the same issue.

Can you please share the object which you have already created for this, it would really helpful.

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Manish Rawat
Project Manager
Mercer
New Delhi
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Re: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

Tejaskumar_Darji — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:18:01 GMT

Hi we are also facing the same issue in 7.3. Does anyone know how to solve this? We have DLL in place still BP throws the error stating DLL is not found. We are following the BP guide for the IBM iAccess.

Re: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

Denis__Dennehy — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:28:52 GMT

The get out of jail for mainframes (if you really can't get the hllapi interfaces working) is this guide to using surface automation with mainframes here: https://portal.blueprism.com/documents/surface-automation-terminal-emulators

I created the guide 8 (yes EIGHT!!!) years ago and it comes with some starter objects to get you going quickly. It is reliable and fast - simply copying text from the entire screen and parsing it to read data.

The other option is to pay for a different emulator that does work easily with Blue Prism, not sure what the options are today but years ago there used to be some with cheap per user licenses that worked with existing mainframe servers.

Re: Launch and attach issues while working with IBM iAccess Client Solutions

Sviatoslav93 — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:52:10 GMT

I have also spent a lot of time on this issue and read gigabytes of information.

The solution was in the Application Modeller settings. Try using a different application Manager Mode - for my BluePrism 7.2.1 64 bit case, the ‘External, 32bit mode’ mod was suitable.