à

 

 

 

Copy PFD Definition

ð

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From

file

:

PFUFILE

 

 

 

 

 

Library

:

 

PFULIB

 

 

 

 

 

PFD definition

:

PFDNEW

 

 

 

 

 

Text

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

:

Sample PFD definition

 

 

Type

choices, press Enter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To

file

.

PFUFILE

Name, F4 for list

 

 

 

 

. . . . . . . .Library

.

 

PFULIB

 

 

Name, \LIBL, \CURLIB

 

 

. . . . . .PFD definition

.

PFDNEW

 

Name

 

 

. . . .Text 'description'

.

Sample PFD

definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F3=Exit

F4=Prompt

F5=Refresh

F12=Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

á

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ñ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the Copy

PFD

Definition

display,

you

can

copy

a

PFD

 

definition

in

 

 

or

different

file

or

library.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

following

table

explains

each

field

of

the

 

Copy

PFD

Definition

disp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field

Name

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From

file

 

Shows the name of the PFD definition

 

file

that

contains

the

PFD

 

 

 

 

 

 

definition

you

are

going

to

copy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Library

 

Shows

the

name

of

the

library

containing

the

file

with

the

PFD

 

 

 

 

 

 

you are going to copy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PFD

definition

Shows

the

name

of the

PFD

definition

you

are going

to

copy.

 

 

Text

 

Shows the text description of the PFD definition

you

are

going

 

To

file

 

Specify the

PFD

 

definition

file

you

are

going

to

 

copy the

PFD

 

 

 

 

 

to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can see the list of existing PFD

 

definition

files

in

the

s

 

 

 

 

 

library

by pressing F4 and select

a

 

PFD

definition

file

from

th

 

 

 

 

 

 

This prompt has the same

file name

as

the

from

PFD

definition

f

 

 

 

 

 

 

name. Leave the default if you want to copy the PFD definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

different PFD definition name or

to

a

 

different

library

with

t

 

 

 

 

 

 

name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Library

 

Specify the library you are going

to

copy

the

PFD

definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

prompt has the same library name as

the from library name. Leav

 

 

 

 

 

 

default if you want to copy the PFD definition to a different

 

 

 

 

 

 

different PFD definition in the same

library. The

possible

values

 

 

 

 

 

 

field

are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*LIBL

 

 

To specify the file that will contain the copied PFD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

definition

is

in

one

of

the

 

libraries

in

the

library

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*CURLIB

 

To specify that the file that will contain the copied

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

definition

is

in

the

current

 

library. If no library is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

as

the

current

library

for

the

job,

library

QGPL

is

u

 

 

 

 

 

 

library-name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifies

the

specific

library

name you

 

want

to

copy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PFD

definition

to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

192

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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User’s

Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IBM AS/400 manual 192, Using the Copy, Definition Display You Can Copy, Copy PFD Definition

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.

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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.