This document provides information on how to manage a Inventu Viewer+ Terminal Emulation session in an iFrame contained in a parent page.
The major topics covered include:
•Implementing with the new Messaging support module FVTermMsgApi.js
•Initiating a new Terminal Session
•Using the FVTermParent Javascript Module --or-- FVTermMsgApi.js
•Advanced Sharing with a Web Service Application
September 2023 New Support for Message-based Control
As the modern browsers are phasing-out support for document.domain, our emphasis and recommendations for managing a child FVTerm iFrame is now on the FVTermMsgApi.js module instead of the FVTermParent.js module. With the message-based approach, web pages will no longer need the document.domain setting for situations where the parent page has a different server / protocol than the FVTerm application.
Simple Session Initiation
If you just want to know how to launch an FVTerm session directly without needing to integrate or control it, start with:
Initiating a New Terminal Session
Session Integration with Javascript
If you are looking to integrate the FVTerm application in your own web page, start with section:
Using the FVTermMsgApi or FVTermParent Javascript Module
Sharing FVTerm with Web Services
If you also want to coordinate with a set of Inventu Viewer+ Web Services, refer to the section:
