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integrated and creates a native, text-based ASCII PDF data file when the input to

the transform is non-image. This PDF file can then be routed to one of three places:

an integrated file system directory, an output queue, or outbound by e-mail. In

addition, you can use AFP Toolbox for AS/400, the Create AFP Data command, or

DDS keywords to logically segment a print file. This logical segmentation carries

forward to the PDF transform process. This provides the ability to create a single

PDF file with indexing information or multiple PDF files from a single input file. PDF

files stored in the integrated file system are available to any client, network, or Web

application.

 

Automatic e-mail distribution is a key additional function integrated into the PDF

 

subsystem. For any standard print file in an OS/400 output queue, you can specify

 

that the data be converted to PDF and sent as e-mail. A user exit has been added

 

to further customize the e-mail process. For example, you can select an input file

 

with logical segments that are built in. Each logical segment is transformed into a

 

PDF file and the user exit lets you link to an address database for the e-mail

 

addresses for each PDF file.

 

PDF is one industry-standard approach to electronic distribution of output. AFP is

 

another. There is an AFP Viewer application built into iSeries Access and an AFP

 

Viewer plug-in is available for Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Because

 

AFP files can have external resources, it is important that any portable AFP data is

 

sent with those external resources. For Web use, Infoprint Server provides the

 

ability to convert an AFP input file to fully portable format. The resources are

 

embedded within the data. In addition, Infoprint Server with its Create AFP Data

 

command, can add indexing within this portable file. This facilitates easy navigation

 

by the person viewing the data.

Another element of Infoprint Server is its image transforms. These transforms,

which execute on the client, convert industry standard image formats (GIF, TIFF, or

JPEG) into AFP page segments or overlays on your PC. You can use the AFP

Manager component of iSeries Navigator or OS/400 commands to create the page

segment or overlay on your OS/400. This lets you use an image in a client or

network application and then embed it in an OS/400 application.

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Contents Introduction and Planning Guide Page Introduction and Planning Guide Internet Contents Page Figures Page Who Should Read This Book Prerequisite and Related informationISeries Navigator Summary of Changes Infoprint Server for iSeries Introduction and Planning Guide What Infoprint Server Can Do for You How Output Requirements Are ChangingHow to Handle the Changing Output Requirements How Infoprint Server Fits in with OS/400 PrintingOS/400 Applications Application What’s New in Infoprint Server Version 5.2? DDSBenefits of Using Infoprint Server Create Electronic OutputBetter Access to Ipds Printers Handle Print Jobs EffectivelyExternal Formatting Flexibility Easier Navigation of Large FilesSoftware Requirements Hardware RequirementsCompatibility Using Infoprint Server Publishing iSeries Output Electronically Shows how Infoprint Server lets you publish iSeries outputElectronic Report Distribution PSFPrinting Enterprise Print Output on Ipds Printers LPRIntegrating Web and Network Images into iSeries Applications Indexing Data for Navigation Shows how you can use Infoprint Server to index dataDistributing AFP Output Electronically Infoprint Server for iSeries Introduction and Planning Guide Understanding the Infoprint Server Components WorkstationMail Support AFPNeed a PSF licence to use the subsystem Create AFP Data Command Image Transforms Infoprint Server for iSeries Introduction and Planning Guide Related Products Advanced Print UtilityAFP Font Collection AFP ToolboxISeries Access AFP UtilitiesAFP Viewer Plug-in Infoprint Designer for iSeriesRelated Products Infoprint Server for iSeries Introduction and Planning Guide Copyright IBM Corp Trademarks Page Infoprint Server for iSeries Introduction and Planning Guide Glossary AFP. See Advanced Function PresentationCarriage control character. An optional character Extended binary-coded decimal interchange code IOCA. See Image Object Content Architecture X0-XG,XZ Segment Bibliography Infoprint ServerAdvanced Function Presentation AFP Infoprint DesignerOS/400 PrintersPrintSuite RedbooksBibliography Infoprint Server for iSeries Introduction and Planning Guide Readers’ Comments We’d Like to Hear from You How satisfied are you that the information in this book isBusiness Reply Mail Page Program Number 5722-IP1 G544-5774-01
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