Change PFD Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150. . . . . .

Confirm Delete of Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152. . . . .

Work with PFD Definition Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154. . . . .

Specify Database .File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154. . . . . . .

Select Database .File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155. . . . . . .

Select Record Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156. . . . . . .

Specify Break Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157. . . . . . .

Design Record Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158. . . . . . .

Data in Record Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159. . . . . .

Numeric Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163. . . . .

Design Page Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165. . . . . . .

Repetition of the Record in. .the. . .Page. . . . . . . . . . .168. . . .

Specify Record Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179. . . . . . .

Define Printout Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182. . . . . .

Specify Mapping Object Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185. . . . .

Saving PFD Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188. . . . . . .

2=Change PFD Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190. . . . . . .

3=Copy PFD Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191. . . . . . .

4=Delete PFD Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193. . . . . . .

6=Print PFD Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194. . . . . . .

7=Rename PFD Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194. . . . . . .

9=Print Database File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194. . . . . . .

Chapter

11. Work

with PFD Definition Files

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .195. . .

Prompts

.

.

. . . . . .

. .

. . . . . . . . 198

Options

.

.

. . . . . .

. .

. . . . . . . . 199

Columns

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Showing

a

PFD

Definition File. .List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Selecting

a

PFD

Definition File from. . a. . List. . . . . . . . . . . .200. . . .

1=Create PFD Definition .File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201. . . . . .

2=Change

PFD

Definition

File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203

3=Copy PFD Definition

File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

4=Delete

PFD

Definition . File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205

7=Rename

PFD

Definition

File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

8=Display

Description

of PFD

Definition. . . File. . . . . . . . . . . . 206. . . .

12=Work

with

PFD

Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

Chapter

12.

Print

Database

File

Member

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207. . . .

Start

Printing

from

Work

with

PFD Definitions. .Display. . . . . . . . . 207. .

Start

Printing

from

the

AFP Utilities. . .Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . .213. . . .

Start

Printing

by

PRTPFDDTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215

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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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