My problem is that I have been asked to insert an instruction into a cics program that it can open a web page using a specific url.
Is it possible to give this kind of instruction ? If yes, can you show me example code ?
Please notice that the program runs on a cics simulator called 'Unikix', which is installed on linux server with an old RedHat distribution still 32bit.
The cics program, in which I have to insert this instruction, is written in Cobol language and it is compiled using Microfocus compiler.
Is it possible? Yes. Some 3270 emulators can already scan panels and, if they recognize something that looks like a URL, make it a clickable link. Given that the 3270 protocol allows for hidden fields and the like, you certainly could imagine a 3270 emulator looking for a specifically named and formatted hidden field, and taking an action on that field. However, doing this would require building the capability into a 3270 emulator, along with adding the field to the 3270 panel.
It might be better to explain what you’re trying to do, because I don’t think this is a good solution to whatever your problem is. It would be incredibly fragile.