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Contents IBM Page IBM Edition 1998Contents With UtilityPFD Print Format Utility Format UtilityDefinitions Chapter Introduction to ViiWork with Fonts Management UtilityAFP Utilities for AS/400 CvtpcdpagsFunction AFPLimitations and Restrictions Utilities BoxGDFs TaskEIA PortabilityAiag 128Index Xii AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Xiii Page Service MarksXvi AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Xvii Utilities ForIBM Advanced Function AS/400Who Should Use This Book Are Utilities For AS/400Function Utilities for AS/400AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide For ChapterUtilities AdvancedDatabase files. The Print Format Utility WithUtilities for AS/400 Query ForIpds Conventional Letter PreparationUsing Overlays Letter Preparation Using AFP UtilitiesUsing Overlays Using Graphics Using ImagesUsing Bar Codes GDF. GDOverlay Utility Sample Overlay Created by the Overlay UtilityPrint Format Utility Sample Label Created by the Print Format UtilityPrint Sample Labels LabelsProduct descriptions Application Are ResourceOn AS/400. These images are normally AFP Resource AS/400Requirements for Use ForMembers Software RequirementAFP Utilities Fundamentals Concepts DbcsMenu Display ElementsAFP Utilities for AS/400 Displays With DisplayScreen View Approximate Print Image is Displaye Upper part When you Define Change Element FollowsDesign display AreaDesign Overlay Function KeysList View on For More info Define TextStation Information for this display or another Message Roll DownSummary of AFP Utilities Function Keys DescriptionInfoSeeker Help for Control Language CommandsFor Displays Related Online InformationAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Overlay Utility With Overlay UtilityFiles Showing Source OverlayPrint Form and Overlay UtilityOverlay Utility isOverlay Fonts Overlay SpecificationsSource Overlay Design OverlaySegment Operation FlowGraphic Overview of Overlay Utility Operation Introduction to the Overlay27 Utility AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide With the Overlay Utility They Not exist Copy SegmentOption Function Starting the Overlay UtilityLine Pressing the Enter key Source Overlay File is Creating a Source Overlay FileOvllib Because no Source Overlay FileCreate This step Overlay is Designed by creating a source overlay CreatingOverlay Type Create Optthecolumn First Line ListDefining TextMore Press the Enter key Following display appears More Define TextOn the Text data Prompt Key Entry area Press Enter Following Display AppearsDefining a Line Element Specify opposite end of line and press F9Changes to *L003 Display Show That Line Corr Defined Defining a Box ElementSpecify opposite corner of box and press F1ð Specify Opposite Corner Box, press More Define BoxDefining a Bar Code Element Move the cursor to position Across 43, Down Now, place a graphics element at the bottom of the overlay Placing a Graphics ElementSpecify opposite corner of graphics block and press F6 Type2 in theSource object typeprompt With ViewerQgpl Opt Action Saving the Source OverlayPress the F3 key to exit from this display Exit Overlay UtilitySave Source Overlay \CURLIBOpt File Source overlay file OVLFILE, which Contains OverlaySource overlay file Ovlfile created in library Ovllib Step Changing a Source Opt Text ChangedPress Key Press F6 or F9 to place graphics or page segmentGetting Started with the Overlay51 Utility Change Source Overlay Press Enter Key Create Overlay display appears TypeY for Createthe overlayprompt Press the Enter keyWork with Source Overlays File Using the Printer FileStep Advanced Function Presentation and PrintDefinition Panel. Then, specify the o Name Library Overlays Can be Printed UsingFor Front Side Overlay Back Side overlay Option Starting and Ending the Overlay UtilityCopyright IBM Corp Option 2 Work with source overlay files Option 1 Work with source overlaysEnding the Overlay Utility Work with Source Overlays Work with Source OverlaysPrompts Source Opt Overlay Text ChangedName OptionsLibrary-name PartialColumns Thethat listthere Are More Items After Showing a Source Overlay ListSelecting a Source Overlay from a List Beside Source OverlayCreate Source Overlay Create Source Overlay Following Display Type1First line List Type Source Overlay Opt ActionDefine Overlay Specifications Define Overlay SpecificationsMore Define Overlay Specifications Yes Field Name Specifications Width gets Cause of a Message and Its ResultsCause Result Module widthorLine widthgetsPosition Mark Name Across Down Confirm Delete of ElementsConfirm Delete Elements BottomField Name Description Work with Source Overlay FontsNot supported by printer type Save Exit allows Using Exit Overlay Utility Display You can Specify toSaving a Source Overlay Resume overlay utility sessionallows you to return toSave Source Overlay Display You can Specify Followi Save Source Overlay=Change a Source Overlay Change Source OverlayFor Receiving File Source OverlayCopy Source Overlay Delete Source Overlay Following Work with =Delete a Source OverlayPress Enter Key After You Type Choices Display Type 4 aPress the Enter key to delete source overlays Confirm Delete of Source Overlays=Rename =Create OverlayTheN w member prompt Create OverlayThat You Are Authorization-list-name ValueReturnof tothesource overlaypromptlistinAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Work with Source Overlay Files Work with Source Overlay FilesLibrary Name Following table Explains Each Field on this DisplayOverlay File Name Opt File Library Text Changed Prompt DescriptionPrompt Option DescriptionShowing a Source Overlay File List ColumnAre More Items After Selecting a Source OverlayBeside Source Overlay File First line of the list Type 1a =Create Source OverlayLibrarycolumn Create Source Overlay FilePress the Enter key after you specify the choices =Change Source Overlay File DescriptionChange Source Overlay File =Copy Source Overlay FileCopy Source Overlay File Press Enter Key After You Specify Choices Press F12 Cancel. If yo=Delete Source Overlay Press F12 You Return Work With Source Overlay Files DisplaySelections Still shown, and you can remove From Press Enter Key Delete Them F12 Cancel=Display Description =Rename Source OverlayPrint PrintStart Printing From Work With PFD Definitions . .Display Work=Display Description PFD With PFD Definition FilesEnables You Develop PFD SpecificationsPrintout Format Definition PFD Definition Record Layout PFD Definition FontsDatabase File LayoutText data on a LayoutCharacter strings Which Text element or Box ElementMapping Object Name Printout SpecificationsRecord Selection Calledinthe textBased Using Different printout Format DefinitionsUtility Shown Below From One Database FileShows the overview of the print format utility operation Overview of Print Format Utility OperationIntroduction to Print Format101Utility Definition Rename Definition CopyDefinition Delete Definition PrintDefinition file in a library Print Format Utility103 Definition in a PFD definition file that you cToa store Starting PrintStart AFP Utilities For Selection FunctionDefinition Files Display Appears to Create a PFD d Creating aDefinition 12 file,Work typewith Library name that you Used LastMylib Work with PFD Definitions For example, the following describes How to Create aOpt Definition Text Changed Press the Enter key Specify Database File display appears Type 1 inOptthecolumn besideDefine printout specificationsSpecifying a Database File Specify Database FileSelect Database File File TextRecord Layout Bar Text DataFixed Data DataArea . Thekey entry areaImage area Shows you an Approximate Printout Data Select Field Record Format display appears Cursor to Textthe dataprompt and press the F4 keyType1 in theOpt column besideNAME Press the Enter key Text dataprompt Press Enter Key Following Display AppearsSpecifying a Page Segment Getting Started with Print Format117Utility Specifying a Bar Code Element More Define Bar CodeSpecifying a Box Element Control PFD definition Cursor Position Across Down Line Press Key An element LineYou Can Draw Line Record Layout Appears Message prompts you PressPress the Enter Key Line is Defined Designing a Page LayoutDefinitions For More Information Getting Started with Print Format123 Utility Design Page Layout Example Action Press the F11 key to place a recordYou Can Type Desired choices Detail list More Place Record LayoutType Value Repetition Across To print a title on the page, do the following126 Defining Printout SpecificationsDefine Printout Specifications Type2 TheCopies Prompt Press Down KeyExiting from Defining Second Define Printout Specifications display appearsDefinition You Can Save PFD definition Exit From DefiningExit PFD Definition Type PFD exercise in the Text descriptionprompt, and pressEnter Key Following display appears Save PFD DefinitionFrom this display, you can print a database file PFD definition Productlbl saved in file Pfdfile successfullyYou can print a database file in the following procedures Printing a Database FilePrint EndingFormat To print only the tutorial overview PrintingTutorial Print Database File MemberDefinition Display Appears QafctutpfdAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 135 Starting and Ending the Print Format UtilityStarting the Print Format Utility Definitions Work WithUtilities Tutorial DefinitionsOption 12 Work with PFD definition files OptionFile, Create Change Command, tData Copy AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Definition, you need Create Work with PFD Definitions139 Definitions DisplayABC =Create Creates Showing a PFD Definition List List=Create PFD Definitions Create PFD DefinitionFollowing Explains Each field Create PFD Definition With PFD definition fonts SpecificationsDefine printout specifications Specify database fileDefine PFD Specifications Define PFD SpecificationsSpecif Define PFD Specifications display Allows YouSpecificati This Value Used to decide vertical positions when the measu Row/Column is Specifications to PFD SpecificationsUtility Finds Any Mismatched Elements Print Another type and the Colorvalue for Correct Printer Typechanged From Value\DEFAULT is usedCause of Message and Its Result Or 3=3916/4ð28, or7=3935 and the value forSpecific Specifications DisplaConfirm Delete of Record Layout Elements Confirm Delete of Page Layout Elements Confirm Delete Layout Elements display Shows ListLayout Deleted Due Change Position Mark Name Across Down ReasonKey, Design Record Layout List Database Files Work with PFD Definition FontsSpecify Database File Specify Database FileSelect Database File Select Database FileOpt File Text Select Record Format Select Record FormatRecord Opt Format Text Specify Break Fields FieldsOpt Field Length Referred As a Design Record LayoutRecord Design Record LayoutTheText Data in Record LayoutLibraryprompt Name of the member to be printed Name Database File to Be printedLibrary Name Database File Then Press F11 key Following display appearsImages BoxesGraphics Bar code Utility allows you to specify an edit code with wh EditingMore Define Text This display You Can Specify Edit Code An edit Edit NumericSelect Fields to Edit Numeric Design Page LayoutFrom the following display you can specify the design Opt FieldProductlbl First Input Field o Follows % indicates the cursor position. aMore Place Record Layout Repetition of the Record Sample of repeating records verticallyPlace Record Layout Detail Following figure shows the above choices Work with PFD Definitions171 F11 F10F13 Then S005 remains Since This Last element You Can Work with PFD Definitions173Branch Sales Text data . . . . &SALES\TOTAL Last Value Data Strings FirstCount Break Data display appears. You can select fieldsFunction Specify an edit code on the display Define Field For Each Page, specify Prompts as FollowsSALES\TOTAL Five Specify Record SelectionYou can specifyup to Specify Record SelectionRecords Are Selected Field Correct Incorrect Reason ColumnDescriptionValue Define Printout Specifications Define Printout SpecificationsMore Define Printout Specifications Number-of-copies PromptDescriptionForm-type Source Drawer Envelopes are fed from the envelope drawer Mapping Specify Mapping Object NameCan Segment name Qfclogo and a file name When Variable data is specified for Segments GraphicsSearches Specified mapping For Object type Segment Display Following table explains each fieldMapping Page Segment Name Exit PFD Definition MappedType all choices and press the Enter key WithoutSave PFD Definition =Change PFD Definition PFD definition Pfdnew saved in file Pfufile successfullyDefinition. See the 1=Create PFD For More Information Change PFD DefinitionDefinition Display You Can Copy Using the Copy192 Definition Disp=Delete PFD Definition Confirm Delete of PFD Definitions=Rename PFD Definition =Print PFD Definition=Print Database File Definition File Deleting Work with PFD Definition Files195 Definition File RenamingABC Prompt that You want to list and work With Along Library InLibrarythe prompt to locate the file ValuesCause Long Response Time Until Work With Definition File. OptTypecolumn,1 in andthethe Name Showing a PFD Definition File List First Line List Type Library where the PFD definLibrarytion file resDisplay Type Inn the first Line List TypeWhen You Press Enter, Display on 197Definition Files display on Change PFD Definition File=Copy PFD Definition =Delete PFD Definition 12=Work with PFD Definitions =Rename PFD DefinitionDisplay FileStart 207Print Database File Member END Output-bin Select Database File Member Position topromptOpt Member Text Such as ‘Fields used Definitions Display by PressingStart Printing from the AFP Utilities Menu Select PFD Definition You Can AlsoSelect PFD Definition File Opt Definition TextStart Printing with Line Display Press Key. This command allows you toFollowing Command prompt Appears Print Database file member froAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Design Operation and Fonts 217AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Design Operation Enter Advanced Function Printing Utilities GraphicsDefining Elements on the Design Display New Source OverlayScreen View Design DisplayList View Screen View Design display is shown Defining Elements in the Screen ViewView Following table Explains Each Field Above DisplayKey MarkIndication on F13Four Can Assigned Element Name Even Length HideRefresh HideScroll Key Function DescriptionRep Element OperationsElement Operation DefineThis function key cannot be used List View Function Keys on the Design DisplayEdit Operation Left Moves Image Area Toward FirstImage Area Toward Top line Down Roll Up ForwardImage Area Toward Bottom line Down Roll Backward Function Keys for Base Operation on the Design DisplayYou Can Use Following Function Keys When Are Editing Elements Press F21 Key F22 TwiceText Line Box F10 Box Bar Code Defining or Changing an ElementAny element Bar Code on SegmentAll Elements This Display Text Following Explains Each Field This Display More Change TextChange Text Detail For Record Layout of the printout format definition Vertical Right to Left HorizontalVertical Data238 YesUserfor specifiedtheYou Can Show Select Source Overlay Font display or Definition Font display Positioning Fontthe CursortheType option, press Enter LineSelect Source Overlay Font =Select Font Opt Number TextControl You May Following table Explains Each Field This Display Define Line DetailMiddle BoxBorder Image area window by entering one of the fo Define Box Detail Design Operation245Press the Roll Up Page Down Key See Next Def Display For Element Shading Patternis =ScreenShading patternprompt Text Placementprompts Vertical, right to left250 Errors May Occur Horizontal LPIBar Code Vertical RightCðð2 MHI/AIM Change Bar Code Detail Define Bar Code DetailMark Shows Element mark. a HRI Upca MSI UPCPostnet CODE128Ascii ZIP+4Jpbc Segment F3=Exit F6=Place graphics F9=Place page segment F12=Cancel You May move the image area Window by entering one Place Page Segment Detail Following Display, you can select a Prompt, the following display appears Select a SegmentColumn Pressing Enter Opt Segment Library Text Graphics Following table explains each field in these displays More Place GraphicsField Help For f Information Restrictions Following table Explains Each Field These Displays Place Graphics DetailAs that shown on Switch Record Layout Where nnn ThroughPress F11 Key To select Record You May Specificatio Position and Distance of the Record in the Page Layout Element is copied, moved, or removed, and the element edi ElementElement Edit Operation Is completeOne element copied 280Block Edit Specify opposite corner of block and press F22Step Remove Elements Press F10 Copy Move Design Operation281Elements Creating New ListChanging Be easier To do View Which Shows Approximate ImageParameters column ParametersUnit Measure UnitInch Text Line Box Create or Change the ElementCreate F13 ThenSort Element List Copy, Move, Remove, or RestoreChange Down AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Work with Source Overlay Fonts Work with Fonts289 Font Opt Number Text290 FgidOld Definition Fonts DisplayNew Font Printer You SystemDefinition Font Display =Change Font292 Fonts Reside Syst Downloaded Printer. To useCoded Font Name Font Character Set Names UseHas an Object Type Sysval All libraries in your library list Beside Font number you want to display Press Enter =Display FontDisplay PFD Definition Font Display Font Font Type=2 =Set Initial Font Display Font Font Type=3299 Resource Management=Convert Overlay to Physical File Member With Page Segments FunctionResource Converting to an AS/400 Page SegmentTo a 301Segment created and stored in the resource library by PC DocumentSegment from Process of Converting to Page SegmentAn Overlay Working with OverlaysCopying File Working with Page SegmentsOverlay Displays Segment Description DescriptionFile Member Changes Segment DescriptionAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 307 Getting Started with the Resource Management UtilityStarting Resource Management Utility Convert to Segment Work with OverlaysCrtflr PC DocumentImds IocaPrinting an Overlay Rotation prompt ifWork with Overlays Opt Overlay Library TextYou Should See Name Press the Enter key.Printing a Page Segment Beside Segment Name Type NameType6 Press Enter Key Print Segment Display AppearsPrint Page Segment Starting CommandStarting and Ending the Resource Management Utility Resource Management Utility withFunction Utility With Cvtpcdpags CommandOption Convert to With Overlays FunctionConvert PCD to Page Segment Cvtpcdpags Press the Enter key and the following display appearsConvert PCD to Page Segment Cvtpcdpags Command Press Key Following display Appears When you start the Resource Management Utility withConvert PFM to Page Segment Cvtpfmpags This Display You Can Convert Member Database file to See Resource Management Utility Convert Overlay to PFM CvtovlpfmCvtpagspfm Convert Page Segment to PFM CvtpagspfmResource For More InformationFunction Convert323 Object Typeprompt When You SegmentWhen You Type Segment Name TheSource ObjectFollowing Describes Fields Convert \CURLIBResource Management Utility Determines Output Replace Existing Segment Not Center-and-trim Change ImageScale-to-fit Image point-to-pelConvert to Page Segment Function329 Example of Center-and-Trim Mapping Example of Rotating the Image Block AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Work With333 Partial Name =Copy Overlay Object CommandCRTDUPOBJ=Delete Overlays =Print Overlay Confirm Delete of OverlaysJOB Output-queue-name=Display Overlay Description =Rename OverlayPhysical Convert Overlay to PFM File-name Library-name13=Change Overlay Text DescriptionAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 343 Work with Page Segments Function316 Press Enter. Work With Segments display Appear TOP =Copy Page Segment =Delete Page SegmentsCalled Following Describes Confirm Delete Segments Displa =Print Page SegmentConfirm Delete of Page Segments display appears Confirm Delete of Page SegmentsSegment Shows Name Will be called =Rename Page Segment=Display Page Segment Description MemberPrompt Press enter Type data in the prompts Press EnterText Convert Page Segment to PFMConverted Phy Member Library 13=Change Page Segment Segment field DescriptionAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Strovlu AFP Utilities for AS/400 Commands353 Imds IocaProblem Chapter Strovlu Start Overlay Utility CommandProvide Following Eight commands 355Source-overlay-file-name Source overlay file FileLibrary-name Strpfu Start Print Format Utility Command PFD file Pfdfile Following describes the parameters for Strpfu commandPFD-definition-file-name PFD-definition-name PFD definition Pfdmbr=Print database file Command Prtpfddta Print PFDCommand Syntax for Prtpfddta Command Database file File Following describes the parameters for Prtpfddta commandSpecify the name of the PFD-definition you want to use File-nameInclude grid Grid Member MBRMember-name YESSpecifies Source Drawer Used Value specified in the printout specification is usedDefault Single-cut Sheets are Printer. Possible Values AreOutput-queue-name Form-definition-nameSpecify the library where the form definition is located Shows Command syntax forSpecifies the qualified Following describes the parameters for Cvtpcdpags commandSegment Pagseg Segment to be crFolder-name Page-segment-nameFrom folder Frmflr PC-document-nameMapping option Mapping Image area size ImgsizeUnit of measure PAT Position TrimPel STF Scale to fitCAT Center and trim Pel withParameter Change New Value Will Not Affect This Segment Authorization-list-nameCrtaut Text description TextReplace Replace File MemberDescription Cvtpfmpags Convert PhysicalFollowing Describes Parameters For Segment To be cr Required ParameterFrom file File From member MBRSpecify the member name that is to be converted Specify the length value in the selected unit of me PAT PositionAFP Utilities for AS/400 Commands377 Specifies whether or not Segment replaces the exist Same Syntax for Cvtovlpfm commandCvtovlpfm Convert Overlay Already Exists Library Possible Values AreOverlay OVL Following describes the parameters for Cvtovlpfm commandSpecify the library where the overlay is located Library list is used to locate the overlayTo file File To member MBRCrtfile Create file CrtfileDescription Following describes the parameters for Cvtpagspfm command File Member CommandCvtpagspfm Convert Page Segment One record has one structured field. The padding charact Specify the library where the page segment is locatedLibrary List is Used Locate Segment Used. It will Be a Val Type For Segment SystemFile Specify the member name to fill the page segment dataCreate AFP Utilities for AS/400 Commands385 AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Dotted Lines Limitations and RestrictionsOverlay Utility Limitations Overlay SizeFont RestrictionsSource Overlay File DDMText Box Correct Segment LibraryPrint Format Utility Limitations Line Width and Page Size Dashed and Dotted LinesElement Position IO1 PFD Definition FileFormat Images. IM1 Images may Not Printed Desired Resol Limitations and Restrictions393 Resource Management Utility Limitations Sending Source Overlays AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Identifying Problems Problem AnalysisHow to Use This Procedure Problem Analysis0100 Did Yes 012013 Task?Indicate a Status HELD? Yes 020 019Does Job Parameter ValueUse InstalledCan AS/400 system?For Current Common SymptomsHave All Utilities forPossible Causes Symptom SbcsMessages sent Queue Printer Writer Sense Codes and Possible CausesSense Data Applicable. For Example Code Color prompt BytesColor Text Element and Position Contacting Your Service RepresentativeElement Type and Position Is Row/ColumnTop Horizontal Line Positioned Row Left Side Vertical Line Element and PositionCenter Horizontal Line Top Positioned Column Row. Left Edge Box Element and Position Is Inch CentimeterBar Code Element Segment Element and PositionInch or Centimeter Measurement Method is Inch or CentimeterRow/Column Record Layout Element and PositionGraphics Element and Position Top left corner of the page segment is positionedMeasurement Method is Inch or Centimeter 413 Appendix A. Printer CharacteristicsSupported Printers Only 300-pel 3116Limitations for Each Printer Printable AreaPrinter Storage Limitations PrinterGDF Printer3930 Printers Col f orImage Is not supported Only 3829 PrintersPrint fidelity, because graphics Double Byte Character Sets are not Supported 4028 PrintersHas Color Orders which Are Not Supported Image Is not Supported Vertical format is not supportedCorresponding Font Exists Not Supported OnlySpecifications display, Printout Is printed Black Error occurs You Can Graphics WithAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Appendix B. Rotation, Format, and Shading Pattern in Box Format, Text Placement and RotationText Placement FormatDegree of Rotation BoxPrint Example Print Example Appendix B. Rotation, Format, and Shading Pattern425 in Box Print Example Appendix B. Rotation, Format, and Shading Pattern427 in Box Print Example Appendix B. Rotation, Format, and Shading Pattern429 in Box Print Example Appendix B. Rotation, Format, and Shading Pattern431 in Box Print Example Appendix B. Rotation, Format, and Shading Pattern433 in Box Print Example Appendix B. Rotation, Format, and Shading Pattern435 in Box Print Example Shading Pattern in Box Shade type Value % Light 24.00 Medium 48.00 DARK72.00Appendix C. Rotation of Graphics 439AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Indsn Appendix D. Using GDFs in AFP Utilities441 OutdsnSupported Process Specific Control Ignored Characteristics SupportedOperation Ignored Set Character Box Supported 2IgnoredAttribute Modify Supported Ignored Set Character Mode Supported IgnoredAttribute Supported Ignored Set Character Angle Supported IgnoredAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Tasks Related to Source Overlays Appendix E. How to Do a TaskHow to Use This Chapter 445Following description FilesTasks Related to Source That You are on Display WithTasks Related to Overlay Objects Following Description Assumes That You are Display WitTasks Related to Screen ViewDefining an Element Design DisplayHandling Existing Elements Task How to Do Define Box Detail display Change Box Detail display Tasks Related to Each Element Text ElementRotation prompt Bar Code Element Line ElementBox Element Define Line Detail display Change Line Detail displaySegment Element Graphics ElementNarrow Range Record Layout ElementTasks Related to Record Selection Value Valuein theField, number, or charactecolumn or showPer inch Tasks Related to FontDisplay Work With PFD Definition Fonts Spacing promptAssumes That You are on Specify Map Object 456Overlay prompt Overstrike Appendix F. Portability to Other SystemsRestrictions Ipds Towers PT2 Tower UnderlineFonts PSF Print Service FacilitySegments Dmas Forms Appendix G. Sample Overlays and Sample PFD DefinitionsSample Overlays 459Definitions From library MAPICS/DB FormsSome Samples Some SampleAction Group LabelsAFP Utilities TutorialFile Name Record Format Description Character Set463 Character HexAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Times New Roman Medium Appendix I. Font Samples465 Helvetica Roman Bold Helvetica Roman BoldCourier Courier Font SamplesAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Glossary 469Area 470Point CompatibilityDiagnostic EditLibrary File ListFile Type Font GenericFor IO1Client Identifier474 Panel OwnerUtility PFU Parity476 Syntax UseSystem Unit AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Numerics Index Special Characters479 List View 286 Detail256 Font 292279 390323 Object 335345 Display 147Text Design 189Text Element Display Font Type=3 Display FontDisplay font Font Type=1 296 Text 219 Type=2 Type 219 Display Overlay objectForm type 182 format Identifying problems 397 image area Imds Ioca data stream251 Font character set 293 From PC document 325 front side overlay 182 function designIpds towers JAN-short JAN-standard Jpbc Key entry area Line Overlay SpecificationsIoca data stream Line Type209 337 260 Numeric editingOmit Override a printer fileTasks 446 Restrictions 392Tasks 447 Characters Per Inch 147Record selection 179 PSF Print Service FacilityPT2 towers Record selection in PFD definition 98 refresh functionSample label Sample overlay 9, 24 Strpfu commandSymptoms Sample PFD definitionText Font What isTest 179 421333 Source Overlay Files Fonts289 195Page Series WedReaders User’s GuideBoulder Readers Comments Wed Like to Hear from YouS544-5349-01 80301-9817Page IBM
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AS/400 specifications

The IBM AS/400, now known as the IBM iSeries, is a midrange computer system that has been a cornerstone of enterprise computing since its introduction in 1988. Designed to provide a robust platform for business applications, the AS/400 is celebrated for its reliability, scalability, and integrated database capabilities.

One of the key features of the AS/400 is its Integrated Operating Environment, which blends hardware and software resources seamlessly. This integration allows businesses to execute diverse workloads, ranging from traditional applications to modern web-based services, all on a single platform. The operating system, OS/400 (now IBM i), offers a rich set of APIs and tools for developers, simplifying application development and management.

Another standout characteristic of the AS/400 is its built-in database, DB2 for i. This powerful relational database management system allows for efficient data handling and provides advanced features such as support for SQL, XML, and JSON, making it easier for businesses to manage their data and integrate it with other systems. The database's tight integration with the operating system enables high performance and security.

In terms of scalability, the AS/400 can accommodate small businesses as well as large enterprises, with the ability to support hundreds of users simultaneously. Its architecture allows for easy upgrades in hardware, meaning that organizations can scale their systems without replacing the entire infrastructure.

Security is another critical attribute of the AS/400. With a sophisticated security model, it offers built-in user authentication, access control, encryption, and auditing capabilities to protect data and applications from unauthorized access.

The AS/400 also supports multiple programming languages, including RPG, COBOL, Java, and PHP, giving organizations the flexibility to choose the development tools that best fit their needs. This diversity helps maintain legacy applications while also developing new ones that leverage modern technologies.

Moreover, the platform supports both traditional green-screen interfaces and modern graphical user interfaces, allowing organizations to transition smoothly into contemporary user experience paradigms.

Overall, the IBM AS/400 stands out as a resilient, flexible, and secure computing platform that enables organizations to effectively manage their business operations, streamline processes, and adapt to changing market demands. Its unique combination of integrated features and capabilities ensures that it remains relevant in today's fast-paced technology landscape.
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