How to Customize aXes Log On Screens

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This short technical paper will provide an overview of how to use aXes to modify the standard login screen. Before we get started, let us give you a quick overview of aXes. Basically, aXes transforms RPG and COBOL 5250 programs into Rich Internet Applications accessible via multiple Web Browsers on multiple devices (including mobiles) — without having to change a single line of code.   Read white paper in the R&K Resource Library.

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How to Customize aXes Log On Screens

This short technical paper will provide an overview of how to use aXes to modify the standard login screen. Before we get started, let us give you a quick overview of aXes. Basically, aXes transforms RPG and COBOL 5250 programs into Rich Internet Applications accessible via multiple Web Browsers on multiple devices (including mobiles) — without having to change a single line of code. You don’t have to leave RPG or COBOL for your 5250 green screen applications to automatically become modern Web browser-based applications. You write the business logic and layout the screen. aXes does the rest by turning your 5250 data stream into a modern, rich Internet user interface.

When you first use aXes with your 5250 applications, the following screen is generated automatically. It is a good starting point for all installations; however, it is not tailored to your organization. We will illustrate the adjustments necessary to customize the login.

Starting Point – The Shipped Log On Screen




Below is a revised login screen after we made some adjustments to the supplied HTML that aXes generated. Since aXes is using HTML and style sheets, the screen can be adjusted to fit most visual requirements a company may dictate. In our example, we made four HTML and one style sheet adjustment.

Result - Customized Log On Screen


Visually this example is not pretty - but structurally it has the classic elements that customers often desire – a company tailored login screen that includes an image at the top, a title/heading area, and some additional details displayed as a footer. For the best visual results, we recommend that you consult with a professional graphic designer.


The technical paper which contains code snippets and explanations of the steps required to make the customizations is listed in Rippe and Kingston’s Resource Library. Click here to download the technical paper. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@rippe.com or call us at 513.977.4544.

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