What’s new in Virtel 4.60 GA
Smarter, faster and more future proof than ever.
Virtel 4.60 introduces a wide range of powerful enhancements designed to simplify your operations, modernize your 3270 access, and support the latest IT environments.
-March 2020-
Highlights and New Features
Enhanced Web Access and User Experience
Improved screen capture and macro support
Capture screens seamlessly — even in older browsers like IE — and benefit from a refined macro interface.
Redesign toolbar and color palette
Enjoy a new "Classic 3270" theme for clearer screen differentiation, and better screen resizing behavior (NOSTRETCH mode).
Tablet and smartphone optimizations
SMARTWEB2VIRT templates updated for better click accuracy and keypad behavior on mobile devices.
Flexible keyboard mapping
Customize keys (e.g., map Insert or Enter to any key, support for PF22/PF23, new CTRL+SHIFT = ENTER option).
Full IPv6 Support
Seamlessly run Virtel in IPv6 environments,with dual-stack support and DNS-based line definitions.
Updated admin panels, rulesets, and logging to support IPv6 across the board.
Modern Admin Capabilities
- DNS support in startup configuration
- Passphrase support in the Virtel Admin Interface
- New UNLOAD options for SYSPUNCH and ARBO export
- Sample jobs provided to export SMF usage stats
Simplified Installation and Migration
- Updated JCL and VSE installation tapes
- Refined z/VSE and Free Starter Edition (FSE) install jobs
- Updated sources.zip included for developers
- End of COMPATIBILITY mode for w2hparm: use "Option" mode for cleaner migrations
Virtel 4.60 brings dozens of reliability improvements:
- Fixes for session recovery, abends, and memory corruption
- Improved behavior with TPX and longpoll sessions
- Full support for cut/paste and Cmd+C / Cmd+V in Safari
- Better 3270 printing, even in legacy browsers like IE11
Virtel Screen Redesigner (VSR) Upgrade
New “Wizard” mode: Easily transform green screens into modern web interfaces.
Improved caching and template display handling.
Scenario Language Enhancements
Greater stability with MAP$ sequences, attribute handling, and DBCS character input.
New support for retrieving user IP in IPv6 (VALUE-OF USER-IP-ADDRESS)
Why Upgrade?
- Future-proof with full IPv6 support
- Enhanced user experience on web and mobile
- Simpler admin, faster troubleshooting
- Even more secure and customizable
If you need a more technical version of the Virtel 4.60 release note please visit our dedicated documentation website or contact us at info@virtelweb.com for any information.
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If you need a more technical version of the Virtel 4.60 release note please visit our dedicated documentation website or contact us at info@virtelweb.com for any information.
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MARSH journey:
Modernizing mainframe interfaces with Virtel Screen Redesigner
«Traditional green screens are complex for new users. There is a growing demand for a more modern interface. VSR has enabled us to avoid a complete and costly overhaul of the system, while leveraging the usability and performance of our current technology. In just a few months, we were able to improve the user experience by transforming the aesthetics of over 1,600 screens and integrating key functionality such as SSO».
Olivier VanDromme, IT Director Marsh
Read our case studies :
"Modernizing mainframe interfaces with Virtel Screen Redesigner"
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"Virtel allowed both our users and technical team to transition smoothly to the internet"
"Virtel Web Access allows total freedom of choice for client workstation"
"The solution provided by Virtel perfectly fits our requirements.
It is both performant and flexible : the average recorded response times are significantly lower than the required values"