RE: i Access for Windows sound

iAccess for Windows was frozen at 7.1. I don't believe it ever supported Windows 10, and IBM dropped all support for that product in April (IIRC).

We stopped using iAccess when IBM announced it was deprecated. Other than iACS having inferior keyboard mapping (for those users who want crazy configs like CTRL being ENTER), we're very pleased with it and would never go back. I can see how macros might be a problem. I have a vague recollection of there being a conversion tool, but I could be dreaming.

I'm afraid the only solid advice I can offer would be to roll back the most recent SP.

Sorry I can't offer more.



-----Original Message-----
From: T. Adair [mailto:tadair@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 2:46 PM
To: midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: i Access for Windows sound

This is an absolute shot in the dark so if no one feels like responding, I understand. But, here goes...

I just installed SI68573 (service pack for i Access for Windows) on my Windows 10 laptop. And before anyone starts down the "why don't you use ACS instead...", I have dozens of sessions, macros, etc. configured just right and have no desire to drop down to a product that is less stable, less configurable, less flexible, and... let me stop right there.

Simple question - when I installed SI68573 (V7R1M0, November 2018) I lost all PC5250 sound. Has anyone heard of this? I checked IBM support and the only legitimate thing I found was that the issue was fixed in the next SP that was supposed to come out the next month. Well, there is no next SP.

I tried opening a ticket with IBM but even though the webpage referred to me by name, it told me I needed to register. I'm seriously considering calling the 800-number but I expect to be told "We don't support that product anymore".

Is it time to retire yet?

~TA~