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Contents IBM Page IBM Edition 1998Contents With UtilityPFD Print Format Utility Format UtilityDefinitions Chapter Vii Work with FontsIntroduction to Management UtilityCvtpcdpags FunctionAFP Utilities for AS/400 AFPLimitations and Restrictions Box GDFsUtilities TaskPortability AiagEIA 128Index Xii AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Xiii Page Service MarksXvi AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Utilities For IBM Advanced FunctionXvii AS/400Who Should Use This Book Utilities For AS/400 FunctionAre Utilities for AS/400AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Chapter UtilitiesFor AdvancedWith Utilities for AS/400Database files. The Print Format Utility Query ForIpds Conventional Letter PreparationUsing Overlays Letter Preparation Using AFP UtilitiesUsing Overlays Using Images Using Bar CodesUsing Graphics 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 AS/400 Requirements for UseAFP Resource ForSoftware Requirement AFP Utilities Fundamentals ConceptsMembers DbcsElements AFP Utilities for AS/400 DisplaysMenu Display With DisplayWhen you Define Change Element Follows Design displayScreen View Approximate Print Image is Displaye Upper part AreaFunction Keys List View on For More infoDesign Overlay Define TextInformation for this display or another Message Roll Down Summary of AFP Utilities Function KeysStation DescriptionHelp for Control Language Commands For DisplaysInfoSeeker Related Online InformationAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Overlay Utility With Overlay UtilityFiles Showing Source OverlayUtility OverlayPrint Form and Overlay Utility isOverlay Specifications Source OverlayOverlay Fonts 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 Creating a Source Overlay File OvllibSource Overlay File is Because no Source Overlay FileCreate Creating OverlayThis step Overlay is Designed by creating a source overlay 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 Saving the Source Overlay Press the F3 key to exit from this displayOpt Action 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 Using the Printer File StepFile 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 PromptsWork with Source Overlays Source Opt Overlay Text ChangedOptions Library-nameName PartialColumns Showing a Source Overlay List Selecting a Source Overlay from a ListThethat listthere Are More Items After Beside Source OverlayCreate Source Overlay Following Display Type1 First line List Type Source OverlayCreate Source Overlay Opt ActionDefine Overlay Specifications Define Overlay SpecificationsMore Define Overlay Specifications Yes Field Name Specifications Cause of a Message and Its Results Cause ResultWidth gets Module widthorLine widthgetsConfirm Delete of Elements Confirm Delete ElementsPosition Mark Name Across Down BottomField Name Description Work with Source Overlay FontsNot supported by printer type Using Exit Overlay Utility Display You can Specify to Saving a Source OverlaySave Exit allows 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 a Source Overlay Press Enter Key After You Type ChoicesDelete Source Overlay Following Work with Display Type 4 aPress the Enter key to delete source overlays Confirm Delete of Source Overlays=Create Overlay TheN w member prompt=Rename 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 =Create Source Overlay LibrarycolumnFirst line of the list Type 1a 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 F12 Cancel. If yo =Delete Source OverlayPress Enter Key After You Specify Choices Press F12 You Return Work With Source Overlay Files DisplayPress Enter Key Delete Them F12 Cancel =Display DescriptionSelections Still shown, and you can remove From =Rename Source OverlayPrint PrintWork =Display Description PFDStart Printing From Work With PFD Definitions . .Display With PFD Definition FilesEnables You Develop PFD SpecificationsPrintout Format Definition PFD Definition PFD Definition Fonts Database FileRecord Layout LayoutLayout Character strings WhichText data on a Text element or Box ElementPrintout Specifications Record SelectionMapping Object Name Calledinthe textUsing Different printout Format Definitions UtilityBased Shown Below From One Database FileShows the overview of the print format utility operation Overview of Print Format Utility OperationIntroduction to Print Format101Utility Definition Copy Definition DeleteDefinition Rename Definition PrintPrint Format Utility 103Definition file in a library Definition in a PFD definition file that you cStarting Print Start AFP Utilities ForToa store Selection FunctionCreating a Definition 12 file,Work typewithDefinition Files Display Appears to Create a PFD d Library name that you Used LastMylib Work with PFD Definitions For example, the following describes How to Create aOpt Definition Text Changed Type 1 inOptthecolumn besideDefine printout specifications Specifying a Database FilePress the Enter key Specify Database File display appears Specify Database FileSelect Database File File TextRecord Layout Text Data Fixed DataBar 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 Line You Can Draw Line Record LayoutCursor Position Across Down Line Press Key An element Appears Message prompts you PressPress the Enter Key Line is Defined Designing a Page LayoutDefinitions For More Information Getting Started with Print Format123 Utility Example Action Press the F11 key to place a record You Can Type Desired choices Detail listDesign Page Layout More Place Record LayoutType Value Repetition Across To print a title on the page, do the followingDefining Printout Specifications Define Printout Specifications126 Type2 TheCopies Prompt Press Down KeySecond Define Printout Specifications display appears DefinitionExiting from Defining You Can Save PFD definition Exit From DefiningType PFD exercise in the Text descriptionprompt, and press Enter Key Following display appearsExit PFD Definition 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 Printing TutorialTo print only the tutorial overview Print Database File MemberDefinition Display Appears QafctutpfdAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Starting and Ending the Print Format Utility Starting the Print Format Utility135 Definitions Work WithDefinitions Option 12 Work with PFD definition filesUtilities Tutorial OptionFile, Create Change Command, tData Copy AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Work with PFD Definitions 139Definition, you need Create Definitions DisplayABC =Create Creates Showing a PFD Definition List List=Create PFD Definitions Create PFD DefinitionFollowing Explains Each field Create PFD Definition Specifications Define printout specificationsWith PFD definition fonts 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 Correct Printer Typechanged From Value\DEFAULT is used Cause of Message and Its ResultAnother type and the Colorvalue for Or 3=3916/4ð28, or7=3935 and the value forSpecific Specifications DisplaConfirm Delete of Record Layout Elements Confirm Delete Layout Elements display Shows List Layout Deleted Due ChangeConfirm Delete of Page Layout Elements Position Mark Name Across Down ReasonWork with PFD Definition Fonts Specify Database FileKey, Design Record Layout List Database Files 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 Design Record Layout RecordReferred As a Design Record LayoutTheText Data in Record LayoutLibraryprompt Name Database File to Be printed Library Name Database FileName of the member to be printed 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 NumericDesign Page Layout From the following display you can specify the designSelect Fields to Edit Numeric 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 Data display appears. You can select fields Function Specify an edit code on the display DefineBreak Field For Each Page, specify Prompts as FollowsSALES\TOTAL Specify Record Selection You can specifyup toFive 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 Mapped Type all choices and press the Enter keyExit PFD Definition WithoutSave PFD Definition =Change PFD Definition PFD definition Pfdnew saved in file Pfufile successfullyDefinition. See the 1=Create PFD For More Information Change PFD DefinitionUsing the Copy 192Definition Display You Can Copy Definition Disp=Delete PFD Definition Confirm Delete of PFD Definitions=Rename PFD Definition =Print PFD Definition=Print Database File Work with PFD Definition Files 195Definition File Deleting 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 Library where the PFD definLibrarytion file res Display TypeFirst Line List 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 DefinitionFile StartDisplay 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 You Can Also Select PFD Definition FileSelect PFD Definition Opt Definition TextLine Display Press Key. This command allows you to Following Command prompt AppearsStart Printing with 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 Graphics Defining Elements on the Design DisplayEnter Advanced Function Printing Utilities New Source OverlayScreen View Design DisplayList View Defining Elements in the Screen View ViewScreen View Design display is shown Following table Explains Each Field Above DisplayMark Indication onKey F13Hide RefreshFour Can Assigned Element Name Even Length HideScroll Key Function DescriptionElement Operations Element OperationRep DefineFunction Keys on the Design Display Edit OperationThis function key cannot be used List View Left Moves Image Area Toward FirstRoll Up Forward Image Area Toward Bottom line Down Roll BackwardImage Area Toward Top line Down 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 Horizontal VerticalVertical Right to Left Data238 YesUserfor specifiedtheYou Can Show Select Source Overlay Font display or Definition Font display Positioning Fontthe CursortheLine Select Source Overlay FontType option, press Enter =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 UPCCODE128 AsciiPostnet 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 Element EditElement is copied, moved, or removed, and the element edi Operation Is complete280 Block EditOne element copied Specify opposite corner of block and press F22Step Remove Elements Press F10 Copy Move Design Operation281List ChangingElements Creating New Be easier To do View Which Shows Approximate ImageParameters column ParametersUnit Measure UnitInch Create or Change the Element CreateText Line Box F13 ThenSort Element List Copy, Move, Remove, or RestoreChange Down AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Work with Fonts 289Work with Source Overlay Fonts Font Opt Number Text290 FgidDefinition Fonts Display New Font PrinterOld You System=Change Font 292Definition Font Display 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 FunctionConverting to an AS/400 Page Segment To aResource 301PC Document Segment fromSegment created and stored in the resource library by Process of Converting to Page SegmentAn Overlay Working with OverlaysCopying File Working with Page SegmentsOverlay Description File MemberDisplays Segment Description Changes Segment DescriptionAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Getting Started with the Resource Management Utility Starting Resource Management Utility307 Convert to Segment Work with OverlaysPC Document ImdsCrtflr IocaPrinting an Overlay Rotation prompt ifWork with Overlays Opt Overlay Library TextYou Should See Name Press the Enter key.Printing a Page Segment Type Name Type6Beside Segment Name Press Enter Key Print Segment Display AppearsPrint Page Segment Command Starting and Ending the Resource Management UtilityStarting Resource Management Utility withUtility With Cvtpcdpags Command Option Convert toFunction 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 Typeprompt When You Segment When You Type Segment NameObject TheSource ObjectFollowing Describes Fields Convert \CURLIBResource Management Utility Determines Output Replace Existing Segment Not Change Image Scale-to-fitCenter-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 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 Segments=Print Page Segment Confirm Delete of Page Segments display appearsCalled Following Describes Confirm Delete Segments Displa Confirm Delete of Page SegmentsSegment Shows Name =Rename Page Segment =Display Page Segment DescriptionWill be called MemberType data in the prompts Press Enter TextPrompt Press enter Convert Page Segment to PFMConverted Phy Member Library 13=Change Page Segment Segment field DescriptionAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide AFP Utilities for AS/400 Commands 353Strovlu Imds IocaProblem Strovlu Start Overlay Utility Command Provide Following Eight commandsChapter 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 Following describes the parameters for Prtpfddta command Specify the name of the PFD-definition you want to useDatabase file File File-nameMember MBR Member-nameInclude grid Grid YESValue specified in the printout specification is used DefaultSpecifies Source Drawer Used Single-cut Sheets are Printer. Possible Values AreOutput-queue-name Form-definition-nameSpecify the library where the form definition is located Shows Command syntax forFollowing describes the parameters for Cvtpcdpags command Segment PagsegSpecifies the qualified Segment to be crPage-segment-name From folder FrmflrFolder-name PC-document-nameImage area size Imgsize Unit of measureMapping option Mapping PAT Position TrimSTF Scale to fit CAT Center and trimPel Pel withAuthorization-list-name CrtautParameter Change New Value Will Not Affect This Segment Text description TextFile Member DescriptionReplace Replace 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 Syntax for Cvtovlpfm command Cvtovlpfm Convert OverlaySpecifies whether or not Segment replaces the exist Same Already Exists Library Possible Values AreFollowing describes the parameters for Cvtovlpfm command Specify the library where the overlay is locatedOverlay OVL 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 Specify the library where the page segment is located Library List is Used Locate SegmentOne record has one structured field. The padding charact 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 Limitations and Restrictions Overlay Utility LimitationsDotted Lines Overlay SizeRestrictions Source Overlay FileFont 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 Problem Analysis How to Use This ProcedureIdentifying Problems Problem Analysis0100 Yes 012 013Did Task?019 Does JobIndicate a Status HELD? Yes 020 Parameter ValueInstalled CanUse AS/400 system?Common Symptoms Have AllFor Current Utilities forPossible Causes Symptom SbcsMessages sent Queue Printer Writer Sense Codes and Possible CausesSense Data Applicable. For Example Code Color prompt BytesColor Contacting Your Service Representative Element Type and PositionText Element 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 CentimeterSegment Element and Position Inch or CentimeterBar Code Element Measurement Method is Inch or CentimeterRecord Layout Element and Position Graphics Element and PositionRow/Column Top left corner of the page segment is positionedMeasurement Method is Inch or Centimeter Appendix A. Printer Characteristics Supported Printers413 Only 300-pel 3116Printable Area Printer Storage LimitationsLimitations for Each Printer PrinterPrinter 3930 PrintersGDF Col f orImage Is not supported Only 3829 PrintersPrint fidelity, because graphics 4028 Printers Has Color Orders which Are Not SupportedDouble Byte Character Sets 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 Format, Text Placement and Rotation Text PlacementAppendix B. Rotation, Format, and Shading Pattern in Box 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 Appendix D. Using GDFs in AFP Utilities 441Indsn OutdsnCharacteristics Supported Operation IgnoredSupported Process Specific Control Ignored Set Character Box Supported 2IgnoredSet Character Mode Supported Ignored Attribute Supported IgnoredAttribute Modify Supported Ignored Set Character Angle Supported IgnoredAFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Appendix E. How to Do a Task How to Use This ChapterTasks Related to Source Overlays 445Files Tasks Related to SourceFollowing description That You are on Display WithTasks Related to Overlay Objects Following Description Assumes That You are Display WitView Defining an ElementTasks Related to Screen Design DisplayHandling Existing Elements Task How to Do Define Box Detail display Change Box Detail display Tasks Related to Each Element Text ElementRotation prompt Line Element Box ElementBar Code Element Define Line Detail display Change Line Detail displaySegment Element Graphics ElementNarrow Record Layout Element Tasks Related to Record SelectionRange Value Valuein theField, number, or charactecolumn or showTasks Related to Font Display Work With PFD Definition FontsPer inch Spacing promptAssumes That You are on Specify Map Object 456Overlay prompt Appendix F. Portability to Other Systems Restrictions Ipds TowersOverstrike PT2 Tower UnderlineFonts PSF Print Service FacilitySegments Appendix G. Sample Overlays and Sample PFD Definitions Sample OverlaysDmas Forms 459MAPICS/DB Forms Some SamplesDefinitions From library Some SampleLabels AFP UtilitiesAction Group TutorialFile Name Record Format Description Set 463Character 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 469470 PointArea CompatibilityDiagnostic EditFile List File TypeLibrary Font GenericIO1 ClientFor Identifier474 Owner Utility PFUPanel Parity476 Syntax UseSystem Unit AFP Utilities for AS/400 User’s Guide Numerics Index Special Characters479 Detail 256List View 286 Font 292390 323279 Object 335Display 147 Text Design345 189Display Font Display font Font Type=1 296 Text 219 Type=2Text Element Display Font Type=3 Type 219 Display Overlay objectIdentifying problems 397 image area Imds Ioca data stream 251 Font character set 293Form type 182 format From PC document 325 front side overlay 182 function designOverlay Specifications Ioca data streamIpds towers JAN-short JAN-standard Jpbc Key entry area Line Line Type260 Numeric editing Omit209 337 Override a printer fileRestrictions 392 Tasks 447Tasks 446 Characters Per Inch 147PSF Print Service Facility PT2 towersRecord selection 179 Record selection in PFD definition 98 refresh functionStrpfu command SymptomsSample label Sample overlay 9, 24 Sample PFD definitionWhat is Test 179Text Font 421Source Overlay Files Fonts 289333 195Page Wed ReadersSeries User’s GuideReaders Comments Wed Like to Hear from You S544-5349-01Boulder 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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