Option 11 (Work

with

PFD

definitions)

 

 

Work

with

PFD

definitions

allows you

to

do the following:

Ÿ

Create

a

PFD

definition. You

can

start this option by specifying th

 

PFD definition

 

name with the option number.

Ÿ

Change

a PFD

definition.

 

 

Ÿ

Copy

a

PFD

definition.

 

 

Ÿ

Delete

a

PFD

 

definition.

 

 

Ÿ

Print

a

PFD

definition.

 

 

Ÿ

Rename

a

PFD

definition.

 

 

ŸPrint a database file.

See Chapter 10, “Work with PFD Definitions” on page 139 for more informat

Option 12 (Work with PFD definition files)

Work with PFD definition files allows you to do the following:

ŸCreate a PFD definition file by specifying the name of an AS/400 lib

 

definition file name, and the

option number.

 

Ÿ

Change the description of a

PFD

definition

file.

Ÿ

Copy a PFD definition file.

 

 

 

Ÿ

Delete a PFD definition file.

 

 

 

Ÿ

Rename a PFD definition file.

 

 

 

Ÿ

Display the description of a

PFD

definition

file.

ŸCall the Work with PFD Definitions display.

See Chapter 11, “Work with PFD Definition Files” on page 195 for more information.

Option

13 (Print

Database

File Member)

 

 

 

 

Print

database

file

member

allows you

to create a printing request interact

 

the

system by specifying a PFD

definition, a database file, an outpu

 

other information to print a database file member. See Chapter 12, “Prin

 

Database

File

Member”

on page 207

for

more information.

If

you start the Print Format UtilitySTRPFU

bycommand,using the Work with

 

PFD

Definitions display on page 139 appears. You can skip the Work with

 

Definition

display by

specifying

a PFD

definition name and an option num

 

the

command.

 

 

 

 

 

See

Chapter 21, “AFP Utilities for AS/400 Commands” on page 355 for more

 

information.

 

 

 

 

 

Option

14 (Print

AFP

Utilities

tutorial)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Print

AFP

Utilities

tutorial

allows

you

to

print the full tutorial or

part

of

The

Print Database File Member display appears. The values provided can

changed to specify the number

of copies or to direct the output to

queue. To print the entire tutorial, press the Enter key. To

print

only

tutorial,

place

the

cursor

at

the PFD definition prompt and press F4. T

PFD

definition

display

will

appear

where you can select the

section of

you want

to

print. The

sections

from which

you can choose are:

 

Ÿ

Entire tutorial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Overview - Topics covered in the tutorial

 

 

Ÿ

Create

Source

Overlay file

and

Source

Overlay

 

 

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AFP Utilities for

AS/400

User’s

Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.