Creating Shortcuts using the Shortcut Wizard

To assist you when setting up a new shortcut, a Shortcut Wizard is provided.

When creating a shortcut with the Shortcut Wizard, in step 1, you must choose the type of shortcut connection type that you want to use from the following 3 options:

Table 1. Shortcut connection types
Shortcut connection type	Description
Direct, connection is established through terminal emulation	With a Direct connection, the Runtime System is directly connected to the GDC using TCP/IP network. The Runtime System is on a distant host. The GDC will start it via telnet or SSH.
HTTP, through a web server	With an HTTP, through a web server connection, the GDC connects to the Runtime System via the Genero Application Server using the HTTP protocol. The Runtime System is on a distant host. The GDC will connect to it via Genero Application Server.
Local execution	With a Local execution shortcut, the Runtime System is on the same computer as the GDC. The Runtime System is on the same host. The GDC will start it as a local application.

Consider these options before you open the Shortcut Wizard. When you have decided on a Shortcut Connection, choose the corresponding task below and follow the instructions to assist you in completing the steps in the Shortcut wizard.