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Configuring Terminal Session Timeout Settings

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The behavior of the terminal session window when a session times out can be configured to one of several different settings to suit a user’s preference.

To change the terminal session timeout behavior setting:

  1. In the session window menu bar, go to Options > Session Properties.
Screen capture of OpenText HostExplorer session options with Session Properties highlighted
  1. In the Session Profile window, double-click Connection in the Categories section, and then click Other.
  1. There are four options available to select from the Upon disconnect from host: drop-down menu:

    Screen capture of Session Profile window with Other category and session disconnect settings highlighted

    • The Restart Session option will return the session to the initial logon screen. This may be the best option because the user can immediately begin the login process after a disconnection.

      Screen capture of FAMIS login screen

    • The Keep Window Session Open and Show ‘Open Session’ Dialog options will leave the session open with the message “The session has been terminated”.

      Screen capture of FAMIS session window with Session Terminated message

    • The Close Session Window option will shut the session down completely when disconnected.
  1. Click OK to accept the setting and close the Session Profile window.