ibmi-interactive-session

You can automate IBM i 5250 terminal sessions by using Profound UI/Genie to manage session lifecycles, retrieve screen states, parse RDF data, and submit responses programmatically without manual terminal input.

Yes, you can extract screen data from IBM i interactive sessions by retrieving current screen states and parsing 5250 and RDF data formats to capture information during automated navigation.

You navigate IBM i menus without manual terminal input by starting a new interactive session, submitting programmatic responses to menu prompts, and retrieving updated screen states to verify navigation results.

Yes, this approach supports automated data entry into IBM i applications by submitting responses through the managed interactive session, allowing programmatic input into 5250 screens without human intervention.

The best way to manage IBM i session lifecycles programmatically is through Profound UI/Genie, which handles starting sessions, retrieving screen states, parsing data formats, and submitting responses for complete automation.

Yes, you need Profound UI or Genie to control IBM i sessions, as the automation relies on these platforms to manage session lifecycles and interact with 5250 and RDF data formats.