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transform and Transform Manager together determine the data stream and call the

 

correct transform. Image print transform is already a part of your OS/400 system,

 

but Transform Manager comes only with Infoprint Server for iSeries.

 

Transform Manager specifies how many transform jobs to initialize upon startup and

 

when a new transform job should be started. It also specifies how many transform

 

jobs of each type can be active.

In order to use the PCL, PDF, or PostScript to AFP transform, you need a 5.1 or

higher OS/400, with the PASE feature installed. If you issue the STRTFMMGR

command on a system that does not have PASE installed, a diagnostic message is

issued and the Transform Manager does not start.

Some of the benefits these transforms provide are:

vIPDS support for ERP and ISV software output

These transforms let you print the most common types of ASCII output on IPDS printers. By printing on IPDS printers, you can take advantage of high speed, higher service levels, enterprise-class management, and guaranteed delivery.

vReduce hardware costs

You can consolidate printing on faster iSeries attached printers instead of an uncontrolled network of personal and LAN printers. Personal and LAN printers have higher operating costs than iSeries printers.

vReduce personnel costs

Infoprint Server on iSeries manages the printing and gives you a single control point for print management across the enterprise. These transforms give you the ability to fully manage printing.

Create AFP Data Command

The command Create AFP Data (CRTAFPDTA) lets you convert a line (*LINE) or mixed (*AFPDSLINE) data spooled file to AFP for printing, viewing, or archiving. It also lets you convert an AFP file that references resources to an AFP stream file packaged with all of the resources needed for printing or viewing.

Create AFP Data performs these functions:

vConverts line data or mixed data to AFP.

vIndexes a document to enhance your ability to view, archive, or retrieve individual pages or groups of pages from large documents.

For example, you could index a customer statement application using account numbers and names, then you could view or retrieve one customer’s statement based on the name or account number.

vRetrieves and packages all AFP resources needed for printing or viewing a document.

vCreates a merged file that contains the AFP document, resources, and indexing information. This file can then be archived or used on other systems without loss of information.

You can input the following types of print data to this command:

vAFP

vLine (externally formatted with page definitions and form definitions)

vS/370™ line

vMixed mode (line combined with AFP)

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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 FilesCompatibility Hardware RequirementsSoftware Requirements 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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