VAI

Access the Alpha Test VAI System

OPTION 1 (Recommended) 1. Open "P:\PCSetup\Tools\Configure-Profile.exe" 2. Select "PLACE VAI (AlphaTST) SHORTCUT ON DESKTOP" button. 3. Launch VAI (alphatst) from the shortcut placed on the desktop. ------------------------- OPTION 2 1. Enter "\\dc-filesvr\Software\Testing\AlphaTst" (without the quotes) in your windows explorer address bar and press Enter. 2. Copy "S2K 5.5 AlphaTst System.WS" file and paste it in C:\Program Files (x86)\IBM\Client Access\Emulator\Private. ...

Add VAI Web Shortcut to Desktop

Go to P:\PCSetup\Tools and open Configure-Profile program. Select "Add VAI Web Shortcut on Desktop" button. You can now launch it from your desktop.

Add VAI Web (Test) Shortcut to Desktop

Go to P:\PCSetup\Tools and open Configure-Profile program. Select "Add VAI Web (Test) Shortcut on Desktop" button. You can now launch it from your desktop.

Add VAI Shortcut to Desktop

If VAI is already installed, follow steps below to place a shortcut on your desktop to access VAI. 1. Open "P:\PCSetup\Tools\Configure-Profile.exe" 2. Select "Add VAI (OLD) Shortcut on Desktop" button. 3. Launch VAI from the shortcut placed on the desktop.

How to Update VAI

1: Go to"P:\PCSetup\Tools\" 2. Right-click "VAI Updater" and select Run as administrator. 3. Close VAI if prompted and then wait for installer to finish updating VAI. 4. Restart your PC once prompted to do so.

S2K Web - Zoom In/Out

Uncheck "Auto zoom option" on the New Session screen Use Ctrl + Plus/Minus key to zoom in and out

Turning Off Tabs in VAI

Go to Edit > Preferences > Tab Setup 2. Uncheck "Open new session in a new tab" option and click OK button. 3. Select File > Save option to save your changes permanently.

VAI: How to Change your VAI Password

NOTECLICK HERE (https://helpdesk.lyndendoor.com/598085-VAI-How-to-Change-your-VAI-Password-Web-Version) if you are looking for instructions to change password in the web version of VAI Select Option 24 (Control Menu) > 104 (Change your Password). Then follow instructions in the link below. (https://lyndenit.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/ITPublicShare/Ec3HywKOTyVIjtguxNMoUCoBPrWm33lPjIdxhjueiqpn4g?e=N2viLq) Changing VAI Passwords: 1) Option 24: Control Menu 2) Option 104: Change your Password ...

VAI: How to Change your VAI Password (Web Version)

NOTECLICK HERE (https://helpdesk.lyndendoor.com/040851-VAI-How-to-Change-your-VAI-Password) if you are looking for instructions to change password in the green screen version. Select Control Menu from the main menu and then Change your password. Fill in the fields to change your password and then press the Enter (blue arrow) button.

VAI: Automatic Logon

1. If you haven't already, make sure your VAI password matches your Windows password.Visit the link below to set this if you haven't already. https://lyndenit.ladesk.com/040851-VAI-How-to-Change-your-VAI-Password VAI: Automatic Logon (lyndendoor.com) (https://helpdesk.lyndendoor.com/879646-VAI-Automatic-Logon) 2. Launch VAI, Click the Communication tab at the top and select Configure... 3. Click on Properties, click on the drop down menu under User ID signon information, select Use Wind...

VAI is Not Working, I Need Access ASAP!

If VAI is not working on your PC for some reason and you need to get on it ASAP, you can use the shortcut below to launch it an alternative way. "P:\PCSetup\Tools\Alternative-VAI.exe"

VAI Logs in with Black Screen

If VAI logs in but only shows a black screen, make sure you're set to "Autoconnect." 1) Click on "Communcation" 2) Make sure "Autoconnect" is checked 3) Click on "Connect"

VAI ODBC Setup

1. Search "odbc" in the Start menu and open "ODBC Data Sources (32-bit)". 2. Click Add button under the User DSN tab. 3. Select iSeries Access ODBC Driver from the list and click Finish. 4. Under the General tab, type "VAI" for "Data source name". Make sure "System" is set to "alpha-odbc.lyndendoor.com". 5. Click Connection Options button. Type in your ODBC username (ex. JohnS) and make sure the settings are set similar to the screenshot below. 6. Under the Server tab, type "R60Fi...

VAI Opens but Doesnt Show Screen

This is a common Windows issue when multiple monitors are connected. - Hover over the VAI icon in the task bar (1) - The VAI window(s) will show up above it (2) - Right click the window that is not showing up on your monitor and click Maximize (3). - This will bring that screen on one of your monitors. Any further instances of VAI you open again should show up fine.