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Appendix D. Using GDFs in AFP Utilities

IBM Advanced Function Printing Utilities for AS/400 cannot create GDF in

Graphics data format (GDF) is a means of storing pictures. GDDM uses internally, and also makes it available to application programs. It cons orders with similar meanings to the GDDM graphics call statements. In there is a one-for-one mapping between GDF orders and GDDM call state

You

can

create GDF easily by using AS/400

Business

Graphics

Utility

also

by

application

programs.

You

can

also

create

GDF

on

System/390.

 

To use

a System/390

GDF

file,

you

must

first convert

the

GDF

file

fo

AS/400

system. To convert

the GDF file,

use

the GDF

Bridge

Utility

of

Graphical Display and Query Facility (QGDF) Licensed Program. You can d

conversions

in either VM or in MVS/TSO.

If

the

System/390 supports VM, type the following to start the GDF B

and

press

Enter:

EMGGDFB fn TOGDF EXPAND

The entries in this procedure are as follows:

fnThe filename of a CMS file whose filetype is ADMGDF. This file contains the ADMGDF object.

TOGDF Indicates that the specified file is to be converted to

EXPAND Specifies that vector symbols and arcs be expanded to lines

If the System/390 supports MVS/TSO, type the following to start the GD Utility and press Enter:

EMGGDFB indsn outdsn member TOGDF EXPAND

The entries in this procedure are as follows:

indsn

The

fully

qualified

name

of

the

dataset

that

contains the A

 

object.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outdsn

The

fully

qualified

name

of

the

dataset

that

is to

contain

member

The

name

of the member

in

the

above datasets

that

contains

input/output.

TOGDF Specifies that the input member is to be converted into a stored in the output member.

EXPAND Specifies that vector symbols and arcs be expanded to lines

The GDF file created by these procedures can then be migrated to system for use by AS/400 system.

Note:

GDFs

created

by System/390 GDDM releases subsequent to release

may

not be

supported by the AS/400 system.

The

following

table

shows the GDF orders generated by S/390, AS/400 sy

and

the

GDF

orders

supported by AFP Utilities.

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Contents IBM Page IBM 1998 EditionContents PFD UtilityWith Definitions Format UtilityPrint Format Utility Chapter Work with Fonts ViiIntroduction to Management UtilityFunction CvtpcdpagsAFP Utilities for AS/400 AFPLimitations and Restrictions GDFs BoxUtilities TaskAiag PortabilityEIA 128Index Xii AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Xiii Page Marks ServiceXvi AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide IBM Advanced Function Utilities ForXvii AS/400Who Should Use This Book Function Utilities For AS/400Are Utilities for AS/400AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Utilities ChapterFor AdvancedUtilities for AS/400 WithDatabase files. The Print Format Utility Query ForConventional Letter Preparation IpdsLetter Preparation Using AFP Utilities Using OverlaysUsing Overlays Using Bar Codes Using ImagesUsing Graphics GDF. GDSample Overlay Created by the Overlay Utility Overlay UtilitySample Label Created by the Print Format Utility Print Format UtilityProduct descriptions LabelsPrint Sample Labels On AS/400. These images are normally ResourceApplication Are Requirements for Use AS/400AFP Resource ForAFP Utilities Fundamentals Concepts Software RequirementMembers DbcsAFP Utilities for AS/400 Displays ElementsMenu Display With DisplayDesign display When you Define Change Element FollowsScreen View Approximate Print Image is Displaye Upper part AreaList View on For More info Function KeysDesign Overlay Define TextSummary of AFP Utilities Function Keys Information for this display or another Message Roll DownStation DescriptionFor Displays Help for Control Language CommandsInfoSeeker Related Online InformationAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide With Overlay Utility Overlay UtilityShowing Source Overlay FilesOverlay UtilityPrint Form and Overlay Utility isSource Overlay Overlay SpecificationsOverlay Fonts Design OverlayGraphic Operation FlowSegment Overview of Overlay Utility Operation Introduction to the Overlay27 Utility AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide They Not exist Copy Segment With the Overlay UtilityLine Pressing the Enter key Starting the Overlay UtilityOption Function Ovllib Creating a Source Overlay FileSource Overlay File is Because no Source Overlay FileCreate Overlay CreatingThis step Overlay is Designed by creating a source overlay Type Create Optthecolumn First Line ListMore TextDefining More Define Text Press the Enter key Following display appearsPrompt Key Entry area Press Enter Following Display Appears On the Text dataSpecify opposite end of line and press F9 Defining a Line ElementSpecify opposite corner of box and press F1ð Defining a Box ElementChanges to *L003 Display Show That Line Corr Defined More Define Box Specify Opposite Corner Box, pressDefining a Bar Code Element Move the cursor to position Across 43, Down Specify opposite corner of graphics block and press F6 Placing a Graphics ElementNow, place a graphics element at the bottom of the overlay Type2 in theSource object typeprompt Qgpl ViewerWith Press the F3 key to exit from this display Saving the Source OverlayOpt Action Exit Overlay Utility\CURLIB Save Source OverlaySource overlay file Ovlfile created in library Ovllib Source overlay file OVLFILE, which Contains OverlayOpt File Step Changing a Text Changed Source OptPress F6 or F9 to place graphics or page segment Press KeyGetting Started with the Overlay51 Utility Change Source Overlay TypeY for Createthe overlayprompt Press the Enter key Press Enter Key Create Overlay display appearsWork with Source Overlays Step Using the Printer FileFile Advanced Function Presentation and PrintFor Front Side Overlay Back Side overlay Overlays Can be Printed UsingDefinition Panel. Then, specify the o Name Library Copyright IBM Corp Starting and Ending the Overlay UtilityOption Ending the Overlay Utility Option 1 Work with source overlaysOption 2 Work with source overlay files Prompts Work with Source OverlaysWork with Source Overlays Source Opt Overlay Text ChangedLibrary-name OptionsName PartialColumns Selecting a Source Overlay from a List Showing a Source Overlay ListThethat listthere Are More Items After Beside Source OverlayFirst line List Type Source Overlay Create Source Overlay Following Display Type1Create Source Overlay Opt ActionMore Define Overlay Specifications Define Overlay SpecificationsDefine Overlay Specifications Yes Field Name Specifications Cause Result Cause of a Message and Its ResultsWidth gets Module widthorLine widthgetsConfirm Delete Elements Confirm Delete of ElementsPosition Mark Name Across Down BottomNot supported by printer type Work with Source Overlay FontsField Name Description Saving a Source Overlay Using Exit Overlay Utility Display You can Specify toSave Exit allows Resume overlay utility sessionallows you to return toSave Source Overlay Save Source Overlay Display You can Specify FollowiChange Source Overlay =Change a Source OverlayCopy Source Overlay Source OverlayFor Receiving File Press Enter Key After You Type Choices =Delete a Source OverlayDelete Source Overlay Following Work with Display Type 4 aConfirm Delete of Source Overlays Press the Enter key to delete source overlaysTheN w member prompt =Create Overlay=Rename Create OverlayThat You Are ValueReturnof tothesource overlaypromptlistin Authorization-list-nameAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Work with Source Overlay Files Work with Source Overlay FilesOverlay File Name Following table Explains Each Field on this DisplayLibrary Name Prompt Description Opt File Library Text ChangedOption Description PromptColumn Showing a Source Overlay File ListBeside Source Overlay File Selecting a Source OverlayAre More Items After Librarycolumn =Create Source OverlayFirst line of the list Type 1a Create Source Overlay FilePress the Enter key after you specify the choices Change Source Overlay File Description=Change Source Overlay File Copy Source Overlay File File=Copy Source Overlay =Delete Source Overlay Press F12 Cancel. If yoPress Enter Key After You Specify Choices Press F12 You Return Work With Source Overlay Files Display=Display Description Press Enter Key Delete Them F12 CancelSelections Still shown, and you can remove From =Rename Source OverlayPrint Print=Display Description PFD WorkStart Printing From Work With PFD Definitions . .Display With PFD Definition FilesPrintout Format Definition PFD Definition PFD SpecificationsEnables You Develop Database File PFD Definition FontsRecord Layout LayoutCharacter strings Which LayoutText data on a Text element or Box ElementRecord Selection Printout SpecificationsMapping Object Name Calledinthe textUtility Using Different printout Format DefinitionsBased Shown Below From One Database FileOverview of Print Format Utility Operation Shows the overview of the print format utility operationIntroduction to Print Format101Utility Definition Delete Definition CopyDefinition Rename Definition Print103 Print Format UtilityDefinition file in a library Definition in a PFD definition file that you cStart AFP Utilities For Starting PrintToa store Selection FunctionDefinition 12 file,Work typewith Creating aDefinition Files Display Appears to Create a PFD d Library name that you Used LastMylib Opt Definition Text Changed For example, the following describes How to Create aWork with PFD Definitions Specifying a Database File Type 1 inOptthecolumn besideDefine printout specificationsPress the Enter key Specify Database File display appears Specify Database FileFile Text Select Database FileRecord Layout Fixed Data Text DataBar DataImage area Shows you an Approximate Printout Thekey entry areaArea . Data Type1 in theOpt column besideNAME Press the Enter key Cursor to Textthe dataprompt and press the F4 keySelect Field Record Format display appears Press Enter Key Following Display Appears Text datapromptSpecifying a Page Segment Getting Started with Print Format117Utility More Define Bar Code Specifying a Bar Code ElementSpecifying a Box Element Control PFD definition You Can Draw Line Record Layout LineCursor Position Across Down Line Press Key An element Appears Message prompts you PressDefinitions For More Information Designing a Page LayoutPress the Enter Key Line is Defined Getting Started with Print Format123 Utility You Can Type Desired choices Detail list Example Action Press the F11 key to place a recordDesign Page Layout More Place Record LayoutTo print a title on the page, do the following Type Value Repetition AcrossDefine Printout Specifications Defining Printout Specifications126 Type2 TheCopies Prompt Press Down KeyDefinition Second Define Printout Specifications display appearsExiting from Defining You Can Save PFD definition Exit From DefiningEnter Key Following display appears Type PFD exercise in the Text descriptionprompt, and pressExit PFD Definition Save PFD DefinitionPFD definition Productlbl saved in file Pfdfile successfully From this display, you can print a database filePrinting a Database File You can print a database file in the following proceduresFormat EndingPrint Tutorial PrintingTo print only the tutorial overview Print Database File MemberQafctutpfd Definition Display AppearsAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Starting the Print Format Utility Starting and Ending the Print Format Utility135 Definitions Work WithOption 12 Work with PFD definition files DefinitionsUtilities Tutorial OptionData Copy Command, tFile, Create Change AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 139 Work with PFD DefinitionsDefinition, you need Create Definitions DisplayABC =Create Creates List Showing a PFD Definition ListCreate PFD Definition =Create PFD DefinitionsFollowing Explains Each field Create PFD Definition Define printout specifications SpecificationsWith PFD definition fonts Specify database fileDefine PFD Specifications Define PFD SpecificationsSpecificati Define PFD Specifications display Allows YouSpecif This Value Used to decide vertical positions when the measu Row/Column is Utility Finds Any Mismatched Elements Print PFD SpecificationsSpecifications to Cause of Message and Its Result Correct Printer Typechanged From Value\DEFAULT is usedAnother type and the Colorvalue for Or 3=3916/4ð28, or7=3935 and the value forConfirm Delete of Record Layout Elements Specifications DisplaSpecific Layout Deleted Due Change Confirm Delete Layout Elements display Shows ListConfirm Delete of Page Layout Elements Position Mark Name Across Down ReasonSpecify Database File Work with PFD Definition FontsKey, Design Record Layout List Database Files Specify Database FileOpt File Text Select Database FileSelect Database File Record Opt Format Text Select Record FormatSelect Record Format Opt Field Length FieldsSpecify Break Fields Record Design Record LayoutReferred As a Design Record LayoutLibraryprompt Data in Record LayoutTheText Library Name Database File Name Database File to Be printedName of the member to be printed Then Press F11 key Following display appearsGraphics BoxesImages Bar code More Define Text EditingUtility allows you to specify an edit code with wh Edit Numeric This display You Can Specify Edit Code An editFrom the following display you can specify the design Design Page LayoutSelect Fields to Edit Numeric Opt FieldProductlbl More Place Record Layout % indicates the cursor position. aFirst Input Field o Follows Sample of repeating records vertically Repetition of the RecordPlace Record Layout Detail Following figure shows the above choices Work with PFD Definitions171 F13 Then F10F11 Work with PFD Definitions173 S005 remains Since This Last element You CanBranch Sales Text data . . . . &SALES\TOTAL Count Data Strings FirstLast Value Function Specify an edit code on the display Define Data display appears. You can select fieldsBreak Field For Each Page, specify Prompts as FollowsSALES\TOTAL You can specifyup to Specify Record SelectionFive Specify Record SelectionRecords Are Selected Field Value ColumnDescriptionCorrect Incorrect Reason More Define Printout Specifications Define Printout SpecificationsDefine Printout Specifications Form-type PromptDescriptionNumber-of-copies Source Drawer Envelopes are fed from the envelope drawer Specify Mapping Object Name MappingSearches Specified mapping For Object type When Variable data is specified for Segments GraphicsCan Segment name Qfclogo and a file name Mapping Page Segment Name Following table explains each fieldSegment Display Type all choices and press the Enter key MappedExit PFD Definition WithoutSave PFD Definition PFD definition Pfdnew saved in file Pfufile successfully =Change PFD DefinitionChange PFD Definition Definition. See the 1=Create PFD For More Information192 Using the CopyDefinition Display You Can Copy Definition DispConfirm Delete of PFD Definitions =Delete PFD Definition=Print Database File =Print PFD Definition=Rename PFD Definition 195 Work with PFD Definition FilesDefinition File Deleting Definition File RenamingABC InLibrarythe prompt to locate the file Values Prompt that You want to list and work With Along LibraryCause Long Response Time Until Work With Definition File. OptTypecolumn,1 in andthethe Name Showing a PFD Definition File List Display Type Library where the PFD definLibrarytion file resFirst Line List Type Inn the first Line List TypeDisplay on 197 When You Press Enter,Change PFD Definition File Definition Files display on=Copy PFD Definition =Delete PFD Definition =Rename PFD Definition 12=Work with PFD DefinitionsStart FileDisplay 207Print Database File Member END Output-bin Opt Member Text Position topromptSelect Database File Member Definitions Display by Pressing Such as ‘Fields usedStart Printing from the AFP Utilities Menu Select PFD Definition File You Can AlsoSelect PFD Definition Opt Definition TextFollowing Command prompt Appears Line Display Press Key. This command allows you toStart Printing with Print Database file member froAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 217 Design Operation and FontsAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Design Operation Defining Elements on the Design Display GraphicsEnter Advanced Function Printing Utilities New Source OverlayList View Design DisplayScreen View View Defining Elements in the Screen ViewScreen View Design display is shown Following table Explains Each Field Above DisplayIndication on MarkKey F13Refresh HideFour Can Assigned Element Name Even Length HideKey Function Description ScrollElement Operation Element OperationsRep DefineEdit Operation Function Keys on the Design DisplayThis function key cannot be used List View Left Moves Image Area Toward FirstImage Area Toward Bottom line Down Roll Backward Roll Up ForwardImage Area Toward Top line Down Function Keys for Base Operation on the Design DisplayElements Press F21 Key F22 Twice You Can Use Following Function Keys When Are EditingAny element Defining or Changing an ElementText Line Box F10 Box Bar Code Segment Bar Code onAll Elements This Display Text More Change Text Following Explains Each Field This DisplayChange Text Detail For Record Layout of the printout format definition Vertical HorizontalVertical Right to Left DataYesUserfor specifiedthe 238Definition Font display Positioning Fontthe Cursorthe You Can Show Select Source Overlay Font display orSelect Source Overlay Font LineType option, press Enter =Select Font Opt Number TextControl You May Define Line Detail Following table Explains Each Field This DisplayBorder BoxMiddle Image area window by entering one of the fo Design Operation245 Define Box DetailPress the Roll Up Page Down Key See Next Def Display For Element Shading patternprompt =ScreenShading Patternis Vertical, right to left Text Placementprompts250 Errors May Occur LPI HorizontalVertical Right Bar CodeCðð2 MHI/AIM Define Bar Code Detail Change Bar Code DetailMark Shows Element mark. a HRI Upca UPC MSIAscii CODE128Postnet 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 Column Pressing Enter Prompt, the following display appears Select a SegmentFollowing Display, you can select a Opt Segment Library Text Graphics More Place Graphics Following table explains each field in these displaysField Help For f Information Restrictions Place Graphics Detail Following table Explains Each Field These DisplaysAs that shown on Switch Press F11 Key To select Record Where nnn ThroughRecord Layout You May Specificatio Position and Distance of the Record in the Page Layout Element Edit ElementElement is copied, moved, or removed, and the element edi Operation Is completeBlock Edit 280One element copied Specify opposite corner of block and press F22Design Operation281 Step Remove Elements Press F10 Copy MoveChanging ListElements Creating New Be easier To do View Which Shows Approximate ImageParameters Parameters columnInch UnitUnit Measure Create Create or Change the ElementText Line Box F13 ThenChange Copy, Move, Remove, or RestoreSort Element List Down AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 289 Work with FontsWork with Source Overlay Fonts Font Opt Number TextFgid 290New Font Printer Definition Fonts DisplayOld You System292 =Change FontDefinition Font Display Fonts Reside Syst Downloaded Printer. To useHas an Object Type Font Character Set Names UseCoded Font Name Sysval All libraries in your library list Display PFD Definition Font =Display FontBeside Font number you want to display Press Enter Display Font Font Type=2 Display Font Font Type=3 =Set Initial FontResource Management 299With Page Segments Function =Convert Overlay to Physical File MemberTo a Converting to an AS/400 Page SegmentResource 301Segment from PC DocumentSegment created and stored in the resource library by Process of Converting to Page SegmentCopying Working with OverlaysAn Overlay Overlay Working with Page SegmentsFile File Member DescriptionDisplays Segment Description Changes Segment DescriptionAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Starting Resource Management Utility Getting Started with the Resource Management Utility307 Convert to Segment Work with OverlaysImds PC DocumentCrtflr IocaRotation prompt if Printing an OverlayOpt Overlay Library Text Work with OverlaysPress the Enter key. You Should See NamePrinting a Page Segment Type6 Type NameBeside Segment Name Press Enter Key Print Segment Display AppearsPrint Page Segment Starting and Ending the Resource Management Utility CommandStarting Resource Management Utility withOption Convert to Utility With Cvtpcdpags CommandFunction With Overlays FunctionConvert PCD to Page Segment Cvtpcdpags Press the Enter key and the following display appearsConvert PCD to Page Segment Cvtpcdpags Convert PFM to Page Segment Cvtpfmpags When you start the Resource Management Utility withCommand Press Key Following display Appears This Display You Can Convert Member Database file to See Convert Overlay to PFM Cvtovlpfm Resource Management UtilityConvert Page Segment to PFM Cvtpagspfm CvtpagspfmFor More Information Resource323 ConvertFunction When You Type Segment Name Typeprompt When You SegmentObject TheSource Object\CURLIB Following Describes Fields ConvertResource Management Utility Determines Output Replace Existing Segment Not Scale-to-fit Change ImageCenter-and-trim 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 333 WithWork Partial Name =Delete Overlays CommandCRTDUPOBJ=Copy Overlay Object Confirm Delete of Overlays =Print OverlayOutput-queue-name JOBPhysical =Rename Overlay=Display Overlay Description Convert Overlay to PFM Library-name File-nameDescription 13=Change Overlay TextAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 316 Press Enter. Work With Segments display Appear Work with Page Segments Function343 TOP =Delete Page Segments =Copy Page SegmentConfirm Delete of Page Segments display appears =Print Page SegmentCalled Following Describes Confirm Delete Segments Displa Confirm Delete of Page SegmentsSegment Shows Name =Display Page Segment Description =Rename Page SegmentWill be called MemberText Type data in the prompts Press EnterPrompt Press enter Convert Page Segment to PFMConverted Phy Member Library Segment field Description 13=Change Page SegmentAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 353 AFP Utilities for AS/400 CommandsStrovlu Imds IocaProblem Provide Following Eight commands Strovlu Start Overlay Utility CommandChapter 355Library-name Source overlay file FileSource-overlay-file-name Strpfu Start Print Format Utility Command PFD-definition-file-name Following describes the parameters for Strpfu commandPFD file Pfdfile =Print database file PFD definition PfdmbrPFD-definition-name Prtpfddta Print PFD CommandCommand Syntax for Prtpfddta Command Specify the name of the PFD-definition you want to use Following describes the parameters for Prtpfddta commandDatabase file File File-nameMember-name Member MBRInclude grid Grid YESDefault Value specified in the printout specification is usedSpecifies Source Drawer Used Single-cut Sheets are Printer. Possible Values AreForm-definition-name Output-queue-nameShows Command syntax for Specify the library where the form definition is locatedSegment Pagseg Following describes the parameters for Cvtpcdpags commandSpecifies the qualified Segment to be crFrom folder Frmflr Page-segment-nameFolder-name PC-document-nameUnit of measure Image area size ImgsizeMapping option Mapping PAT Position TrimCAT Center and trim STF Scale to fitPel Pel withCrtaut Authorization-list-nameParameter Change New Value Will Not Affect This Segment Text description TextDescription File MemberReplace Replace Cvtpfmpags Convert PhysicalSegment To be cr Required Parameter Following Describes Parameters ForFrom member MBR From file FileSpecify the member name that is to be converted PAT Position Specify the length value in the selected unit of meAFP Utilities for AS/400 Commands377 Cvtovlpfm Convert Overlay Syntax for Cvtovlpfm commandSpecifies whether or not Segment replaces the exist Same Already Exists Library Possible Values AreSpecify the library where the overlay is located Following describes the parameters for Cvtovlpfm commandOverlay OVL Library list is used to locate the overlayTo member MBR To file FileDescription Create file CrtfileCrtfile Cvtpagspfm Convert Page Segment File Member CommandFollowing describes the parameters for Cvtpagspfm command Library List is Used Locate Segment Specify the library where the page segment is locatedOne record has one structured field. The padding charact Used. It will Be a Val Type For Segment SystemCreate Specify the member name to fill the page segment dataFile AFP Utilities for AS/400 Commands385 AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Overlay Utility Limitations Limitations and RestrictionsDotted Lines Overlay SizeSource Overlay File RestrictionsFont DDMCorrect Segment Library Text BoxPrint Format Utility Limitations Element Position Dashed and Dotted LinesLine Width and Page Size Format Images. IM1 Images may Not Printed Desired Resol PFD Definition FileIO1 Limitations and Restrictions393 Resource Management Utility Limitations Sending Source Overlays AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide How to Use This Procedure Problem AnalysisIdentifying Problems Problem Analysis0100 013 Yes 012Did Task?Does Job 019Indicate a Status HELD? Yes 020 Parameter ValueCan InstalledUse AS/400 system?Have All Common SymptomsFor Current Utilities forPossible Causes Sbcs SymptomSense Data Applicable. For Example Sense Codes and Possible CausesMessages sent Queue Printer Writer Color BytesCode Color prompt Element Type and Position Contacting Your Service RepresentativeText Element and Position Is Row/ColumnCenter Horizontal Line Top Positioned Column Row. Left Edge Line Element and PositionTop Horizontal Line Positioned Row Left Side Vertical Is Inch Centimeter Box Element and PositionInch or Centimeter Segment Element and PositionBar Code Element Measurement Method is Inch or CentimeterGraphics Element and Position Record Layout Element and PositionRow/Column Top left corner of the page segment is positionedMeasurement Method is Inch or Centimeter Supported Printers Appendix A. Printer Characteristics413 Only 300-pel 3116Printer Storage Limitations Printable AreaLimitations for Each Printer Printer3930 Printers PrinterGDF Col f orPrint fidelity, because graphics 3829 PrintersImage Is not supported Only Has Color Orders which Are Not Supported 4028 PrintersDouble Byte Character Sets are not Supported Image Is not Supported Vertical format is not supportedNot Supported Only Corresponding Font ExistsPrintout Is printed Black Error occurs You Can Graphics With Specifications display,AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Text Placement Format, Text Placement and RotationAppendix B. Rotation, Format, and Shading Pattern in Box FormatBox Degree of RotationPrint 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 Light 24.00 Medium 48.00 DARK72.00 Shade type Value %439 Appendix C. Rotation of GraphicsAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 441 Appendix D. Using GDFs in AFP UtilitiesIndsn OutdsnOperation Ignored Characteristics SupportedSupported Process Specific Control Ignored Set Character Box Supported 2IgnoredAttribute Supported Ignored Set Character Mode Supported IgnoredAttribute Modify Supported Ignored Set Character Angle Supported IgnoredAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide How to Use This Chapter Appendix E. How to Do a TaskTasks Related to Source Overlays 445Tasks Related to Source FilesFollowing description That You are on Display WithFollowing Description Assumes That You are Display Wit Tasks Related to Overlay ObjectsDefining an Element ViewTasks Related to Screen Design DisplayHandling Existing Elements Task How to Do Rotation prompt Tasks Related to Each Element Text ElementDefine Box Detail display Change Box Detail display Box Element Line ElementBar Code Element Define Line Detail display Change Line Detail displayNarrow Graphics ElementSegment Element Tasks Related to Record Selection Record Layout ElementRange Value Valuein theField, number, or charactecolumn or showDisplay Work With PFD Definition Fonts Tasks Related to FontPer inch Spacing promptOverlay prompt 456Assumes That You are on Specify Map Object Restrictions Ipds Towers Appendix F. Portability to Other SystemsOverstrike PT2 Tower UnderlineSegments PSF Print Service FacilityFonts Sample Overlays Appendix G. Sample Overlays and Sample PFD DefinitionsDmas Forms 459Some Samples MAPICS/DB FormsDefinitions From library Some SampleAFP Utilities LabelsAction Group TutorialFile Name Record Format Description 463 SetCharacter Character HexAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 465 Appendix I. Font SamplesTimes New Roman Medium Helvetica Roman Bold Helvetica Roman BoldCourier Font Samples CourierAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 469 GlossaryPoint 470Area CompatibilityEdit DiagnosticFile Type File ListLibrary Font GenericClient IO1For Identifier474 Utility PFU OwnerPanel Parity476 System Unit UseSyntax AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide 479 Index Special CharactersNumerics 256 DetailList View 286 Font 292323 390279 Object 335Text Design Display 147345 189Display font Font Type=1 296 Text 219 Type=2 Display FontText Element Display Font Type=3 Type 219 Display Overlay object251 Font character set 293 Identifying problems 397 image area Imds Ioca data streamForm type 182 format From PC document 325 front side overlay 182 function designIoca data stream Overlay SpecificationsIpds towers JAN-short JAN-standard Jpbc Key entry area Line Line TypeOmit 260 Numeric editing209 337 Override a printer fileTasks 447 Restrictions 392Tasks 446 Characters Per Inch 147PT2 towers PSF Print Service FacilityRecord selection 179 Record selection in PFD definition 98 refresh functionSymptoms Strpfu commandSample label Sample overlay 9, 24 Sample PFD definitionTest 179 What isText Font 421289 Source Overlay Files Fonts333 195Page Readers WedSeries User’s GuideS544-5349-01 Readers Comments Wed Like to Hear from YouBoulder 80301-9817Page IBM
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