Re: i5 pop up window

Jay Vaughn wrote:

5. i5 pop up window (Jay Vaughn)

For our green-screen users, is there a way to custom program (via rpgiv) a
way to have a window pop up on a users screen no matter what application
they are in that will provide reminder information to them. They should be
able to continue working in whatever they are working in, but see the popup
window. After a certain amount of time (or whatever condition), the window
will automatically disappear.
We were even considering a simple clp with sndbrkmsg, but that would really
be a little too rough around the edges.

Is there a way or will 3rd party software be required?

Would "3rd party" disqualify a solution? What if the "3rd party" is Microsoft?

Assuming you're post-V5R1 and you have QUSRTOOL installed, you might review the TZLSINFO tool for its SNDNSVMSG command. A review of the source for that command reveals the QZLSMAINT API plus limited details on how it can be used. (AFAIK, this is the only place any documentation of usage exists. Also, it _might_ be available pre-V5R1, but I currently have no way to check.)

In cases where STRPCCMD and/or RUNRMTCMD aren't useful, this API _might_ be of use. Note that all caveats related to the Windows messaging service should be understood and addressed.

Tom Liotta