Tasks Related to Source Overlays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .445. . . . .

Tasks Related to Source Overlay. . Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446. . . . .

Tasks Related to PFD Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .446. . . . .

Tasks Related to PFD Definition. . Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447. . . . .

Tasks Related to Overlay Objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .447. . . . .

Tasks Related to Page Segments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448. . . . .

Tasks Related to Screen View of Design. . .Display. . . . . . . . . . 448. . .

Defining an Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .448. . . . . .

Handling Existing Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449. . . . . .

Changing the View of the . Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450. . . . .

Tasks Related to List View of Design. . . Display. . . . . . . . . . . .450. . .

Defining an Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450. . . . . .

Handling Existing Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .450. . . . . .

Tasks Related to Each Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451

Text Element

.

. . . .

. .

. . . . . . . .

. . 451

Line Element

.

. . . .

. .

. . . . . . . .

. . 452

Box Element

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Bar

Code Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

Graphics Element

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .453. . . .

Page

Segment

Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453

Record Layout Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454

Tasks Related

to

Database

File

.Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454. . . .

 

Tasks Related to Record Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454

 

Tasks

Related

to

 

Overlay

Specifications and

PFD .Specifications. . . . . .455

 

Tasks

Related

to

 

.Font. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .455

 

Task

Related

to

Printout Specifications

456

 

Task

Related

to

Mapping Object

456

 

Task Related to Break .Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .456

 

Appendix

F.

Portability

to

Other

Systems

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

457. . . .

 

Restrictions

457. . . .

 

IPDS Towers

.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

457

 

PT2 Tower (Underline and Overstrike). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457. . . .

 

Fonts

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .458. . . .

 

Page Segments

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

458

 

PSF

(Print Service

Facility). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .458

 

Appendix

G.

Sample

Overlays

and

Sample

PFD

Definitions

. . . . . . .459

 

Sample Overlays

.

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.459 . . . .

 

DMAS Forms

 

 

.

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.459 . . . .

 

MAPICS/DB Forms

 

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

460

 

Sample

PFD

Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .460

 

AIAG

(Automotive

Industry Action Group). . Labels. . . . . . . . . . .461. .

 

EIA

 

(Electronic

Industries Association). . Labels

461. . .

AFP

Utilities

Tutorial

PFD

Definitions

461

 

Appendix

H.

Code

128

Character

Set

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .463. . . .

 

Appendix I.

Font Samples

 

 

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

465

 

Times

New

Roman

Medium

465

 

Helvetica

Roman

Bold. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .466

 

Courier

467

 

Glossary

 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

469

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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