Figures

1.Conventional Letter Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. . . . . .

2.Letter Preparation Using AFP .Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . .

3. Using Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . . .

4.Using Page Segments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . .

5.

Sample Overlay (Created by the Overlay. . . Utility). . . . . . . . . 9. . .

6.

Sample Label (Created by the Print Format. . . Utility). . . . . . . .10. .

7.Print Sample (Labels). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. . . . . .

8.

Members

and

Files in a Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

9.

Menu for

the

IBM Advanced Function Printing Utilities. . . for. 15 AS/400

10.Prompts and Columns on the Work with Source Overlays. . Display. . 16

11.Design Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17. . . .

12.Summary of AFP Utilities Function. .Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18. . . .

13.Sample Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 . . . .

14.Overview of Overlay Utility. .Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26. . . .

15.Sample Overlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 . . . .

16.The Cause of a Message and Its. . .Results. . . . . . . . . . . 68. . . .

17.Record Layout Sample. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96. . . . . .

18.Page Layout Sample. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97. . . . . .

19.Overview of Print Format Utility . Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . .100. . .

20.Sample Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107. . . . .

21.The Cause of Message and Its. . .Result. . . . . . . . . . . . 150. . . .

22.Function Keys for Scroll Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225. . . .

23.Commands in Control Field for Scroll Operation. . . . . . . . . . . .225. .

24.

Common Function

Keys for all Operations on the Design. . . Display227

25.

Function Keys for Base Operation on the Design. . . .Display. . . .228

26.

Function

Keys

for

Define

or

Change Operation on the. Design229 Displa

27.

Function Keys for Place Operation on the Design. . . . Display. . . .229

28.

Function Keys for Edit Operation on the Design. . . . Display. . . . 230.

29.

Function

Keys

to

Specify

End

Position on the Design. . . .Display. 230

30.Position and Distance of the Record in the. . . Page. . . Layout. . 278.

31.Process of Converting to Page .Segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . .302. . .

32.Letters which Contain a Page Segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303. . .

33.Example of Position-and-Trim Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329. . . .

34.Example of Scale-to-Fit Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329. . . . .

35.Example of Center-and-Trim Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330. . . .

36.Example of Rotating the Image. . .Block. . . . . . . . . . . . .331. . . .

37.Command Syntax for STROVLU Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356. . .

38.The Command Syntax for STRPFU Command . . . . . . . . . . . .358. .

39.

The

Command

Syntax

for

PRTPFDDTA

Command

. . . . . . . . . . 361. .

40.

The

Command

Syntax

for

CVTPCDPAGS

Command

. . . . . . . . .367.

41.

The

Command

Syntax

for

CVTPFMPAGS

Command

. . . . . . . . .373.

42.

The

Command

Syntax

for

CVTOVLPFM

Command

. . . . . . . . . .379.

43.

The

Command

Syntax

for

CVTPAGSPFM

Command

. . . . . . . . .382.

44.Print Example - .1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .423. . . . . .

45.Print Example - .2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424. . . . . .

46.Print Example - .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .425. . . . . .

47.Print Example - .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426. . . . . .

48.Print Example - .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .427. . . . . .

49.Print Example - .6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .428. . . . . .

50.Print Example - 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .429. . . . . .

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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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