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License Key Required
A license key is required to use HostBridge. If you are already a customer your existing license will work with this version as well. If you are not a customer you can request a license key here.
HostBridge Installation Files
V6.93 - Recommended for existing customers
- Installation File (binary): https://download.hostbridge.com/release/HBV693.XMT
- Batch Job (EBCDIC, FB=80): https://download.hostbridge.com/release/HBV693.UNPACK
- Batch Job (text): https://download.hostbridge.com/release/HBV693.UNPACK.TXT
So what do I do with the above files? See the Installation Instructions.
V7.06 - Recommended for international and new customers
- Installation File (binary): https://download.hostbridge.com/release/HBV706.XMT
- Batch Job (EBCDIC, FB=80): https://download.hostbridge.com/release/HBV706.UNPACK
- Batch Job (text): https://download.hostbridge.com/release/HBV706.UNPACK.TXT
So what do I do with the above files? See the Installation Instructions.
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HostBridge IDE
Prerequisites
The Java Run-Time Environment (JRE) must be installed on the workstation prior to executing Eclipse.
Ready to Run, Eclipse + HostBridge
Eclipse Program Files
You can upload the current version of Eclipse with the HostBridge plugin here:
https://download.hostbridge.com/eclipse/eclipse-2022-03-win_64b.zip
- Unzip the package, maintaining the directory structure (usually the default).
- Copy the "eclipse" directory to the location where you wish the eclipse program executables to reside. We recommend "Program Files" if you have the proper permissions, but any location will do. For best performance don't use a network drive. This directory should not be concurrently shared with another user running this copy of eclipse.
- From within the eclipse directory, right mouse click the eclipse.exe and create a shortcut, drag the shortcut on to your desktop. Windows 7/8/10 users can "Pin to Taskbar" or "Pin to Start Menu" the eclipse.exe instead of creating a shortcut.
HostBridge Eclipse Plug-in Install from URL
This is the preferred method for installing and updating the HostBridge plugin. Use the steps below if you want to install the HostBridge plug-in into an existing installation of Eclipse.
Copy the URL: https://download.hostbridge.com/plugin/v695
Start Eclipse
Navigate to Help → Install New Software...
Paste the above link into the "Work with" field, hit enter
Select the appropriate HostBridge components, follow the on screen prompts
HostBridge Eclipse Plug-in Install from Zip
If the above method fails to install or update the HostBridge plugin you probably have a proxy server in between you and the internet. Eclipse can be configured to use your companies proxy server (Window → Preferences → General → Network Connections) but without with out company specific instructions it may be difficult and/or time consuming to set up. The process below avoids this problem.
Download the archived(zipped) update site: https://download.hostbridge.com/plugin/v695/update_site.zip
Start Eclipse
Navigate to Help → Install New Software...
Drag and drop the downloaded file on to the Available Software dialog box
Select the appropriate HostBridge components, follow the on screen prompts