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Why are the DDS Keywords for *COLOR and *LINTYP not changing the GRDBOX or GRDLIN screen appearance in IBM i Access Client Solutions?

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Question

Why are the DDS Keywords for *COLOR and *LINTYP not changing the GRDBOX or GRDLIN screen appearance in IBM i Access Client Solutions?

Answer

The IBM i Access Client Solutions 5250 Emulator does not support the *COLOR or *LINTYP keywords for the GRDBOX or GRDLIN support in a DDS Display program.  All lines will be shown in the emulator's default color and line type which results in a thin white line.

The earlier IBM i Access for Windows PC5250 emulator also did not provide this support.

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Modified date:
26 August 2025

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