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# Mainframe Automation

Mainframe Automation in Avo Assure enables you to automate interactions with mainframe applications and terminal-based systems through an action-driven approach. Avo Assure supports Bluezone, Mocha, etc emulators.

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To learn more about supported Mainframes emulators, refer [Supported Technologies](/avo-assure/introduction-to-avo-assure/supported-technologies.md#mainframes)
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This document includes: 

* [Prerequisites ](#prerequisites)
* [Configuring Connection in Mainframe ](#configuring-connection-in-mainframe)
* [Creating Element Repository for Mainframe ](/avo-assure/avo-assure-supported-technologies-for-automation/mainframe-automation/creating-element-repository-for-mainframe.md)
* [Creating Test Case for Mainframe](/avo-assure/avo-assure-supported-technologies-for-automation/mainframe-automation/creating-test-case-for-mainframe.md)

## Prerequisites

Following are the requirements for performing mainframe automation:

1. Mainframe emulator must be configured. 
2. Connection must be established. 
3. Username and password must be handy. 

## Configuring Connection in Mainframe

To establish connection in mainframe, perform the following actions:

1. Open the Mainframe application. 
2. Select **Session** and select **New Mainframe Display** to create a new connection. The **Define New Connection** dialog opens. 

![](/files/D6Vh2kDhvZIFPa04hAhQ)

3. In **Connection Name** text box, enter connection name for the mainframe.  
4. In **Host Address** text box, enter host address. 
5. In **TCP Port** text box, enter TCP port number. 
6. Select **Ok**. 

![](/files/ALIozbtQIHmK5IJSTTag)

7. On the **TN3270E Properties** dialog, select Ok. 
8. Note the x and y axis to create elements in Avo Assure. 

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