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Stevin Almes <[log in to unmask]>
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Or, the block mode or modify all could be stuck on the terminal and now saved in the configuration file, that's what always happened to us when a user called with this problem.  We used to write protect the reflection configuration file so that they couldn't press the "save" button when they were in the block mode application.

Steve Almes
Dataconnect Solutions, Inc.
(510) 783-1212

"Opinions expressed are mine, not my employer's"

-------------- Original message --------------

> Have you recently recompiled your form file?
>
> There is a "terminal selection" menu in Formspec that, if specified
> inappropriately, could negate the "security" enhancement type that you may
> have associated with your form.
>
> Make sure you x-out all possible HP terminal types to ensure that the
> "security" enhancement feature IS enabled.
>
> I'm assuming the issue is a formspec one and is associated with the use of
> this security enhancement feature of HP terminals.
>
> It could be unrelated but can't think of anything else that could be
> involved here.
>
> At 07:09 PM 2005-03-07, Newton, Ernie wrote:
> >Greetings,
> >
> >I just received a call from a user that says that the
> >system is echoing her password. She has gone so far
> >as to re-boot her PC, (which is extreme), but the setting
> >remains on.
> >
> >In my 20+ years on the HP3000, I can only recall a couple of
> >times this happening, so the solution is not at the forefront
> >of my memory.
> >
> >I know that even having DISPLAY FUNCTIONS on will not show
> >passwords.
> >
> >Our end-users only have access to FORMSPEC screens. When they
> >exit the screens, they are logged off. The Reflection version
> >is 10 or 11. This must be a Reflection setting as users don't
> >have access to logon UDC's, JCW's, system variables, etc.
> >
> >Any ideas?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Ernie
> >
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