Obsolete iSeries Access for Windows APIs

Some of the APIs that were provided by Client Access have been replaced with new APIs. While these older, obsolete APIs are still supported, it is recommended that you use the newer iSeries™ Access for Windows® APIs.

Following is a list, by function, of obsolete Client Access APIs and iSeries Access for Windows APIs. For each Client Access obsolete API, a link to the newer iSeries Access for Windows replacement API is provided, when available.

Note: All of the APIs for the following functions are obsolete and are no longer supported for iSeries Access for Windows:
  • APPC
  • License Management
  • Ultimedia System Facilities (USF)
  • Messaging Application Programming Interface (MAPI)

Obsolete iSeries Access APIs list: